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Keeping it simple, the three ways electromagnetic (EM) waves interact with matter include reflection, refractionand absorption.

In reflection, the EM energy "bounces off" what it strikes. In refraction, the EM energy enters the material, but changes direction when it does. In absorption, the energy of the EM wave is "taken up" by the matter, and the energy is distributed within the atomic structure into which it entered.

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Light I think we know,

Objects ( other than shape ), I believe there are those that (a) "bounce / reflect" away light (b) able to absorb some and bounce some (c) able to let light pass through / reflect in different direction , example prism or diamond cut

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Light has a dual nature: it is electromagnetic waves as well as trains of photons. A photon is a packet of energy (quantum) and exhibits properties of both a wave and a particle. When a photon of adequate energy hits a molecule, it is absorbed and brings the molecule to, what is called, an excited state. Thanks to this extra amount of energy, the molecule acquires different properties compared to its previous normal state. Nevertheless, it does not reside

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when a light is shining a peice of matter can et in the way of the light

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three diffrent ways liht interacts with matter is absorbed, reflected, transmitted and refracted. =)

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I'm looking for the same thing for a 7th grade science test. LOL

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When light hits any form of matter, it can interact with the matter in different ways. The light can be reflected, absorbed, or transmitted.

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Matter interacts with light by absorbing light energy and emitting light energy.

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Reflected, absorbed, or transmitted

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Yes, light interact with matter.

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