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Scattering is the release of light energy by particles of matter that have absorbed energy. The transfer of energy carried by light waves to particles of matter is absorption.

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What is the transfer of light energy to particles of matter called?

The transfer of light energy to particles of matter is called absorption. When light interacts with matter, the energy from the light is absorbed by the particles, causing them to gain energy and potentially change their properties.


What is the release of energy by particles of matter that have absorbed extra energy called?

Radiation. Different levels of energy dictate the type of radiation that is emitted. Extremely excited particles might emit visible light or even x-rays while particles that are not very excited might emit weak radio waves. This range from weak radiation to strong radiation is called the electromagnetic spectrum.


What energy comes from the tiniest particles of matter?

The energy that comes from the tiniest particles of matter is nuclear energy. This energy is released when nuclei of atoms undergo processes such as fission (splitting) or fusion (combining), resulting in a release of large amounts of energy.


When matter absorbs a photon what is the relationship between the energy of the matter before and after the absorpion and the frequency and the wavelength of the radiation absorbed?

When matter absorbs a photon, the energy of the matter increases by an amount equal to the energy of the absorbed photon. The frequency and wavelength of the absorbed radiation depend on the energy of the photon and are inversely related - higher energy photons have higher frequencies and shorter wavelengths.


What is the relationship between energy and matter?

The relationship between energy and matter is that they are interconnected and can be converted into each other. Matter contains energy in the form of particles, and energy can be released or absorbed during chemical reactions or nuclear processes involving matter. This relationship is described by Einstein's famous equation, Emc2, which shows that energy (E) and matter (m) are interchangeable.

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What is the release of energy by particles of matter that have absorbed energy called?

The release of energy by particles of matter that have absorbed energy is called emission. This occurs when the particles return to a lower energy state, releasing energy in the form of light or heat.


What is the transfer of light energy to particles of matter called?

The transfer of light energy to particles of matter is called absorption. When light interacts with matter, the energy from the light is absorbed by the particles, causing them to gain energy and potentially change their properties.


What is the release of energy by particles of matter that have absorbed extra energy called?

Radiation. Different levels of energy dictate the type of radiation that is emitted. Extremely excited particles might emit visible light or even x-rays while particles that are not very excited might emit weak radio waves. This range from weak radiation to strong radiation is called the electromagnetic spectrum.


In optics the transfer of light energy to particles of matter is called?

In optics, the transfer of light energy to particles of matter is called absorption. This occurs when the photons of light are absorbed by the particles, resulting in an increase in the particles' energy level.


What increase when matter is heated?

When matter is heated, the kinetic energy of its particles increases. This causes the particles to move faster and farther apart, leading to an expansion in volume. In addition, the temperature of the matter increases as heat energy is absorbed.


What process do particles of matter release energy?

When it reaches its boiling point.


Can energy be released when matter can it be absorbed can a change in matter in matter take place in which energy is neither released nor absorbed?

Energy can be released when matter changes. For example when something burns, such as natural gas (methane) combining with oxygen from the air, such as happens in a gas stove, to form carbon dioxide and water and release lots of energy. If you use a gas stove, this is how you cook. Energy can be absorbed when matter changes. For example, when ice in your glass absorbs heat from the room and melts, a phase change from ice to water, energy is absorbed. Matter can change without either net absorption or net release of energy, but some energy may be borrowed to enable the change and then returned after the change.


Can energy be absorbed when matter changes?

yes it can be absorbed


When absorbed light energy is released by matter it is called what?

Example for light energy is absorbed or released, Heat is released and absorbed, electrical energy absorbed or released...


What energy comes from the tiniest particles of matter?

The energy that comes from the tiniest particles of matter is nuclear energy. This energy is released when nuclei of atoms undergo processes such as fission (splitting) or fusion (combining), resulting in a release of large amounts of energy.


Does radiant energy produce heat energy when it strikes matter?

To the extent to which the energy is absorbed, yes. Reflectivity and color determine how much energy is absorbed, but no matter can reflect 100% of the energy striking it. Some will be absorbed by the molecules.


What is it called when absorbed light energy is released by matter?

Example for light energy is absorbed or released, Heat is released and absorbed, electrical energy absorbed or released...