If photons bounce off of surfaces (get reflected), why does it immediately go dark after we switch off the lights?

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If photons bounce off of surfaces (get reflected), why does it immediately go dark after we switch off the lights?

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Light travels incredibly fast. So while there are definitely light particle still bouncing around after the light is switched off it’s simply not noticeable for the brain.

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