Question

What happens to energy when light is transmitted through or reflected off a material?

Answer 1

The wave light could be absorbed by the object
In which cases it’s energy is converted into heat

Answer 2

Answer:

When light hits a material, three different things can happen.

First, the material can absorb the energy.

Second, transmit the energy

Third, reflect the energy cause it to bounce off.

All these things can happen at once.