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
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