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Why does a pencil appear bent when placed in a glass of water?
Why does a pencil appear bent when placed in a glass of water?
- The water acts as an opaque object, distorting the light.
- The light undergoes refraction as it moves from air to water. (correct)
- The light reflects off the pencil, creating an optical illusion.
- The pencil emits its own light, which interferes with the water.
Which statement best describes the dual nature of light?
Which statement best describes the dual nature of light?
- Light is only a wave, propagating through space.
- Light behaves as both a particle and a wave. (correct)
- Light has electric properties, but not magnetic ones.
- Light is exclusively composed of photons acting as particles.
If an object allows some light to pass through but scatters the rest, how is it classified?
If an object allows some light to pass through but scatters the rest, how is it classified?
- Transparent
- Translucent (correct)
- Reflective
- Opaque
Considering the speed of light, which of the following scenarios would result in the fastest travel time for light?
Considering the speed of light, which of the following scenarios would result in the fastest travel time for light?
How would you classify a mobile phone in terms of how it interacts with light?
How would you classify a mobile phone in terms of how it interacts with light?
Why can't humans visually detect the light emitted by other humans?
Why can't humans visually detect the light emitted by other humans?
What is the primary distinction between a photon and visible light?
What is the primary distinction between a photon and visible light?
Approximately how far does light travel from the Earth to the Moon, and what is the closest estimate of the time it takes?
Approximately how far does light travel from the Earth to the Moon, and what is the closest estimate of the time it takes?
If light encounters an opaque object, what primarily happens to its path?
If light encounters an opaque object, what primarily happens to its path?
Considering the distances involved, why does light take approximately 8 minutes to travel from the Sun to the Earth?
Considering the distances involved, why does light take approximately 8 minutes to travel from the Sun to the Earth?
Flashcards
What is Light?
What is Light?
A form of energy composed of photons, exhibiting both particle and wave-like behavior.
What is a Photon?
What is a Photon?
The smallest discrete unit or quantum of light; it is an elementary particle.
What are Transparent Objects?
What are Transparent Objects?
Materials that allow light to pass through them with minimal scattering or absorption.
What are Opaque Objects?
What are Opaque Objects?
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What are Translucent Objects?
What are Translucent Objects?
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What is Refraction?
What is Refraction?
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Speed of light in a vacuum
Speed of light in a vacuum
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Why does a pencil appear bent in water?
Why does a pencil appear bent in water?
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Sunlight to Earth time
Sunlight to Earth time
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Earth to Moon light travel time
Earth to Moon light travel time
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Study Notes
- Light is a form of energy composed of photons.
- A photon represents the smallest unit of visible light.
- Light possesses a dual nature, behaving as both a particle and a wave.
Interaction with Matter
- Transparent objects allow light to pass through them.
- Water is an example of a transparent object.
- Opaque objects do not allow light to pass through, causing it to change its path or reflect.
- Examples of opaque objects: wood, mobile phones, and humans.
- Translucent objects allow light to pass through them partially.
- Examples of translucent objects: plastic, butter paper and frosted glass.
Speed of Light
- Light travels fastest in a vacuum, without any obstacles.
- Light's speed in a vacuum exceeds 0.1 million miles per second.
- Light takes about 8 minutes to travel from the Sun to the Earth, a distance of 93 million miles.
Refraction
- Refraction occurs when light bends as it travels through different mediums.
- Demonstrated by placing a pencil in a beaker of water: the pencil appears bent due to the refraction of light rays.
Additional facts
- Humans are bioluminescent, emitting light, though it is 1000 times weaker than what the naked eye can see.
- Light takes approximately 1.2 seconds to travel from the Earth to the Moon.
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