Photons can transform into other forms of energy when they are absorbed, such as when light hits an object and increases its internal energy. Light, which consists of photons, can indeed be absorbed, leading to energy transformation. The interaction between photons and charged particles, like electrons, occurs despite photons being neutral; this is due to their electric fields. At low energies, photons interact with entire atoms, while at higher energies, they interact with individual electrons through processes like Thomson and Compton scattering. Understanding these interactions is crucial for grasping how energy transformation occurs in various contexts.
