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What is the speed of light in vacuum?
What is the speed of light in vacuum?
What are the primary properties of light?
What are the primary properties of light?
In physics, what does the term 'light' refer to?
In physics, what does the term 'light' refer to?
What are photons?
What are photons?
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What is the range of wavelengths for visible light?
What is the range of wavelengths for visible light?
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Study Notes
Speed of Light
- Speed of light in vacuum is approximately 299,792 kilometers per second (km/s).
- It is often rounded to 300,000 km/s for simplicity in calculations.
Primary Properties of Light
- Light exhibits wave-particle duality, behaving both as a wave and as a particle.
- It travels in straight lines unless refracted, reflected, or diffracted.
- Light has properties such as reflection, refraction, dispersion, and interference.
- It carries energy and momentum, which can be transferred to other particles and systems.
Definition of Light in Physics
- In physics, 'light' refers to electromagnetic radiation within the spectrum of visible wavelengths, detectable by the human eye.
- The term encompasses all types of electromagnetic waves, including infrared, ultraviolet, and gamma rays, beyond just what is visible.
Photons
- Photons are elementary particles that represent quanta of light and other forms of electromagnetic radiation.
- They have no mass and carry energy that is dependent on their frequency, defined by the equation E = hf (where E is energy, h is Planck's constant, and f is frequency).
Wavelength Range for Visible Light
- The range of wavelengths for visible light is approximately 380 to 750 nanometers (nm).
- This range corresponds to the colors of the visible spectrum, from violet (shortest wavelength) to red (longest wavelength).
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Test your knowledge of visible light and its properties with this quiz. Explore the electromagnetic spectrum, wavelengths, frequencies, and the perception of light by the human eye.
