* An atom or molecule can absorb energy from light if the frequency of the light oscillation and the frequency of the electron or molecular transition motion match. Unless these frequencies match, light absorption cannot occur.
The Fighting Indianans - One story asserts that the term Hoosier came from the bullying and rambunctious Indiana rivermen, always ready for a brawl, who were reputed to be quite successful in coming out on top, hushing their opponents.
Osceola -- Polk County. Bird's eye sketch of Osceola, shows its Iowa and Indiana roots with streets named Hawkeye and Hoosier, 1880. Recent Hufnagle aerial of Osceola, looking north, ...Right in the middle of everything! [courtesy of Bernie Gissler] Our town derives its unusual name from Chief Osceola of the Seminole Indian tribe.