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What branch of physics studies the behaviour and properties of light?
What branch of physics studies the behaviour and properties of light?
- Thermodynamics
- Optics (correct)
- Mechanics
- Electromagnetism
Which model of light treats light as a collection of rays that travel in straight lines and bend when they pass through or reflect from surfaces?
Which model of light treats light as a collection of rays that travel in straight lines and bend when they pass through or reflect from surfaces?
- Electromagnetic optics
- Geometric optics (correct)
- Quantum optics
- Physical optics
What is a more comprehensive model of light, including wave effects such as diffraction and interference?
What is a more comprehensive model of light, including wave effects such as diffraction and interference?
- Geometric optics
- Physical optics (correct)
- Quantum mechanics
- Electromagnetic optics
What led to the discovery that light waves were in fact electromagnetic radiation?
What led to the discovery that light waves were in fact electromagnetic radiation?
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What type of radiation exhibits similar properties to visible, ultraviolet, and infrared light?
What type of radiation exhibits similar properties to visible, ultraviolet, and infrared light?
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