1. Reflection: This is the most common scenario. The light bounces off the surface of the object. The angle of reflection is equal to the angle of incidence.

* Specular Reflection: This happens on smooth surfaces like mirrors. The light reflects in a single direction, creating a clear image.

* Diffuse Reflection: This happens on rough surfaces. The light reflects in many different directions, making the surface appear dull.

2. Absorption: The light's energy is absorbed by the object, heating it up. The color of the object determines which wavelengths of light are absorbed. For example, a black object absorbs all wavelengths, making it appear black and get warmer.

3. Scattering: The light is deflected in multiple directions. This is common in translucent objects like frosted glass or fog.

4. Refraction: In some cases, a small portion of the light may actually pass through the object, but it will be bent (refracted) as it does so. This is because the speed of light changes as it travels from one medium to another.

The specific outcome depends on the following factors:

* The material of the object: Different materials have different properties that influence how they interact with light.

* The surface of the object: Smooth surfaces reflect light more effectively than rough surfaces.

* The wavelength of light: Different colors of light (which correspond to different wavelengths) are absorbed and reflected differently by objects.

For example, a red apple appears red because it absorbs all wavelengths of light except for red, which it reflects. A clear window pane allows most visible light to pass through, while a brick wall absorbs most of the light.