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==Scientific==
==Scientific==
A dark object reflects fewer visible [[photons]] than other objects, and therefore appears dim in comparison. For example, matte black paint does not [[reflect]] visible [[light]] and appears dark, but white paint reflects all visible light and appears bright.[1] For more information see [[color]].
A dark object reflects fewer visible [[photons]] than other objects, and therefore appears dim in comparison. For example, matte black paint does not [[reflect]] visible [[light]] and appears dark, but white paint reflects all visible light and appears bright.[1] For more information see [[color]].
<center>For lessons on the [[topic]] of '''''Darkness''''', follow [http://nordan.daynal.org/wiki/index.php?title=Category:Darkness this link].</center>
However; light cannot simply be absorbed without limit. [[Energy]], like visible light, cannot be created or destroyed. It can only be converted from one type of energy to another. Most objects that absorb visible light reemit it as infrared light.[2] So, although an object may appear dark, it is likely bright at a frequency that a [[human being]] cannot see. For more information see [[thermodynamics]].
However; light cannot simply be absorbed without limit. [[Energy]], like visible light, cannot be created or destroyed. It can only be converted from one type of energy to another. Most objects that absorb visible light reemit it as infrared light.[2] So, although an object may appear dark, it is likely bright at a frequency that a [[human being]] cannot see. For more information see [[thermodynamics]].
