Absorption of Light

Absorption of Light

Light behaves in different ways when it hits an object—it can be reflected, transmitted, or absorbed. When light is absorbed, the energy from the light is taken in by the object instead of bouncing off or passing through. This energy can turn into heat or cause other changes,...

Have you ever touched a car on a sunny day and felt like it was burning hot? That’s because of absorption.

Absorption happens when light energy gets soaked up by a material instead of bouncing off or passing through.

When this energy is absorbed, it turns into heat and raises the temperature of the material.

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