Light interacts with matter through a phenomenon known as absorption, reflection, and transmission.
When light encounters matter, three things can happen: it can be absorbed by the material, reflected, or transmitted through it.
The interaction depends on various factors such as the properties of the material and the wavelength of the light.
Different materials have different abilities to absorb or transmit light, which is why some materials appear opaque, while others are transparent or translucent.
This interaction between light and matter is fundamental to our perception of colour, as the selective absorption and reflection of certain wavelengths give objects their distinct hues.
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