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What phenomenon demonstrates the wave nature of light through interference patterns?
What phenomenon demonstrates the wave nature of light through interference patterns?
- Double Slit Experiment (correct)
- Total Internal Reflection
- Photoelectric Effect
- Doppler Effect
Which of the following correctly describes the particle nature of light?
Which of the following correctly describes the particle nature of light?
- Light bends around obstacles
- Light causes the movement of electrons via photons (correct)
- Light has no mass or charge
- Light travels as a transverse wave
Which property of light allows it to travel through a vacuum?
Which property of light allows it to travel through a vacuum?
- Light's electromagnetic fields require matter
- Light is a type of physical substance
- Light is made of electromagnetic waves (correct)
- Light molecules interact with air particles
What is the speed of light in a vacuum?
What is the speed of light in a vacuum?
What occurs when light strikes a smooth surface?
What occurs when light strikes a smooth surface?
When light changes direction as it enters a new medium, this process is known as what?
When light changes direction as it enters a new medium, this process is known as what?
What happens when light passes through a prism?
What happens when light passes through a prism?
Which phenomenon describes light bending around the edges of an object?
Which phenomenon describes light bending around the edges of an object?
What is not a primary interaction of light with objects?
What is not a primary interaction of light with objects?
The concept of wave-particle duality indicates that light can exist in which two forms?
The concept of wave-particle duality indicates that light can exist in which two forms?
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Light and its Dual Nature
- Light exhibits both wave-like and particle-like properties, a concept called wave-particle duality.
- The Double Slit Experiment demonstrates light's wave nature. When light passes through two slits, it creates an interference pattern, indicating wave behavior and interaction.
- The Photoelectric Effect showcases light's particle nature. Light striking a metal surface releases electrons, suggesting light exists as discrete energy packets called photons.
Properties of Light
- Light travels as a transverse electromagnetic wave.
- Light travels in straight lines called rays.
- Light can travel in a vacuum, as it consists of fields, not requiring matter to propagate.
- Light travels at an incredibly fast speed, approximately 300,000,000 m/s in a vacuum.
- Light can be reflected when it encounters a smooth surface, bouncing back.
- Light undergoes refraction when entering a new medium, changing its speed and direction.
- Light can be dispersed into its constituent colors when passing through a prism.
- Light exhibits diffraction, bending around edges or passing through slits.
- Light interacts with materials in various ways: reflection, transmission, and absorption.
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