http://www.ck12.org Chapter 5. Energy
FIGURE 5.112
FIGURE 5.113
Summary
- Reflection of light occurs when light bounces back from a surface that it cannot pass through. If the surface is
very smooth, the reflected light forms an image. - Transmission of light occurs when light passes through matter. As light is transmitted, it may pass straight
through matter or it may be refracted or scattered by matter. - Absorption of light occurs when light transfers its energy to matter rather than being reflected or transmitted