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  • Absorption refers to a material's taking in of light and not reflecting it back
  • When light strikes a black surface, it is absorbed by the surface and nothing is reflected
  • Transmission refers to the passing of light through some materials
  • Transparent materials allow all light to pass through them, like clear plastic and a drinking glass
  • Translucent materials allow some light to pass through them, like stained glass and frosted windows
  • Opaque materials do not allow light to pass through them, examples include hollow blocks, wooden doors, and mirrors
  • Optics is the study of the refraction, reflection, absorption, and transmission of light
  • When light strikes matter, some or all of the energy in the light can be transferred to matter
  • When light is transmitted through matter, it can be refracted or scattered
  • Refraction refers to the bending of light as it passes through different materials
  • Reflection refers to the bouncing back of light when it hits an object
  • This information helps businesses understand their customers' needs, preferences, and pain points, which can inform product development, pricing strategies, and promotional campaigns.