When the frequency of light matches the natural frequency of molecules in a material, light is
A)absorbed.
B)transmitted.
C)reflected.
D)none of the above

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When the frequency of light matches the natural frequency of molecules in a material, light is absorbed. This absorption can lead to a number of effects, such as heating the material or exciting the molecules to a higher energy state.

When the Frequency of Light Matches the Natural Frequency of Molecules