If photons are massless, how can they be redirected? How do they interact with the properties of a mirror for an example?
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Photons are electromagnetic waves. As mirrors are made up of charged particles (i.e. electrons and protons), photons can interact with them.
Whether this interaction results in reflection, absorption or transmission depends on the frequency of the photon and the exact configuration of the material of the medium.
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