Light can interact with gas molecules and particles in various ways, e.g., reflection, transmission, refraction, and absorption. Among them, which can be responsible for warming up the atmosphere? To build a greenhouse, people often use materials like glass and plastic films transparent to visible light but with strong infrared absorption. Why? Solution a) b).

1. Light can interact with gas molecules and particles in various ways, e.g., reflection,
transmission, refraction, and absorption. Among them, which can be responsible for warming up
the atmosphere? To build a greenhouse, people often use materials like glass and plastic films
transparent to visible light but with strong infrared absorption. Why?
Solution
a)
b)