When light is absorbed by an object, what is the most significant outcome for the object itself?

The light passes directly through the object.

The light bounces off the object's surface in a new direction.

The object gains energy from the light, often as heat.

The object's mass is slightly increased by the light particles.

A beam of light strikes a smooth, silver mirror and bounces off. Which statement best describes the energy transfer in this situation?

The mirror's energy is largely unchanged because the light is reflected.

Most of the light's energy is absorbed, causing the mirror to get very hot.

The mirror transmits the light's energy, allowing it to pass through.

The light's energy is converted into potential energy within the mirror.

The white crosswalk transmits most of the light's energy into the ground below it.

The black asphalt reflects most of the light's energy, which is why it appears dark.

The white crosswalk is a better conductor of heat, moving the energy away quickly.

The black asphalt absorbs a much higher percentage of the light's energy, converting it into heat.