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Definition of Light

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What is light?

Light is a form of energy that enables us to see things.

Who predicted that light was carried by electromagnetic waves?

Maxwell

According to quantum mechanics, what does light exhibit depending on the circumstances?

Wave and particle nature

How can diffraction, polarization, and interference be explained?

By considering light as a wave Signup and view all the answers

What is the phenomenon like the photoelectric effect explained by?

Assuming light consists of particles called photons Signup and view all the answers

What are the three possible outcomes when light travels from one medium to another?

Absorption, reflection, refraction Signup and view all the answers

What happens when light is incident on a plane mirror?

Most of it gets reflected and some gets absorbed in the medium Signup and view all the answers

What enables us to see objects?

The bouncing of light off objects Signup and view all the answers

What did Maxwell predict about the speed of light?

Maxwell predicted that light waves move at the speed of light Signup and view all the answers

What are the two natures of light according to quantum mechanics?

Particle and wave nature Signup and view all the answers