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Properties of Light Quiz

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Light is a form of ______ radiation, a type of energy that travels through space.

electromagnetic

In the early days, light was described exclusively as a ______ of energy capable of traveling through space.

wave

Wavelength (λ) determines ______ for visible light.

color

Frequency (ν) measures the number of ______ cycles that pass through a stationary point in one second.

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There is an ______ relationship between wavelength and frequency.

<p>inverse</p> Signup and view all the answers

The distance between adjacent wave crests (or troughs) is known as the ______.

<p>wavelength</p> Signup and view all the answers

White light, such as sunlight, contains a spectrum of ______ and color.

<p>wavelengths</p> Signup and view all the answers

Each photon carries a certain, discrete amount of light ______, which is dependent on the frequency or wavelength of the light.

<p>energy</p> Signup and view all the answers

The higher the frequency (or shorter the wavelength), the greater the ______ carried per photon.

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Light can also be viewed as a stream of ______ called photons.

<p>particles</p> Signup and view all the answers

This is known as the “______ duality nature of light” (i.e., light simultaneously possesses the characteristics of both waves and particles).

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Study Notes

Properties of Light

  • Light is a form of electromagnetic radiation, a type of energy that travels through space.

Wavelength

  • Wavelength (λ) is the distance between adjacent wave crests (or troughs), measured in meters (m).
  • In visible light, wavelength determines color.

White Light

  • White light (i.e., sunlight) contains a spectrum of wavelengths and color.

Frequency

  • Frequency (ν) is the number of wave cycles that pass through a stationary point in one second, measured in s–1.
  • There is an inverse relationship between wavelength and frequency.

Light as Electromagnetic Radiation

  • Light is a form of energy that travels through space and is a type of electromagnetic radiation.

Wave Characteristics of Light

  • Wavelength (λ) is the distance between adjacent wave crests (or troughs) and is measured in meters.
  • Wavelength determines the color of visible light.
  • White light (i.e., sunlight) contains a spectrum of wavelengths and colors.

Frequency of Light

  • Frequency (ν) is the number of wave cycles that pass through a stationary point in one second and is measured in s–1.
  • There is an inverse relationship between wavelength and frequency.

Photons and Wave-Particle Duality

  • Light can also be viewed as a stream of "particles" called photons.
  • Each photon carries a certain, discrete amount of light energy.
  • The energy carried per photon depends on the frequency or wavelength of the light.
  • The higher the frequency (or shorter the wavelength), the greater the energy carried per photon.
  • Light exhibits wave-particle duality, simultaneously possessing the characteristics of both waves and particles, depending on the circumstances.

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Test your understanding of light's properties, including wavelength, frequency, and white light. Learn how these concepts relate to electromagnetic radiation and color.

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