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How light energy travels in waves and is made up of different colors?
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∙ 14y ago
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Michael Scalise
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∙ 14y agoaccording to Max Plancks the light always travels in the definite packets of energy called QUANTA.and the amount of energy is always associated with these quanta.for more details see PLANCKS-QUANTUM THEORY.
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∙ 12y agoLight waves are oscillations of the electromagnetic field, they are not made up from other waves, they are waves themselves.
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Are the colors of light that objects absorb the colors you see?
No, the colors you see are the colors that are reflected by the object. White light is composed of several different wavelengths of energy, these different energies correspond to different visible colors. When an object absorbs the light, it absorbs its energy, the rest of the energy is reflected from the surface. That energy is what you see in the form of photons (light). So, if an object looks blue to you, that object is absorbing red light.
What is the difference between two different colors of light?
The frequency of the EM wave determines the amount of energy it contains. Therefore, different colors of light have different frequencies and amount of energy.
What happens to white light as it travels through a prism?
The light is refracted (bent) causing it to separate into different colors.
Light energy travels in?
Light travels in waves.
The light from Polaris travels through space in what form of energy?
Light travels as light energy. Light is a type of electromagnetic wave.
Why does light refract?
Because light travels at different velocities, and various colors of light also travel at different speeds in optical media.
Are the colors of light that objects absorb the colors you see?
No, the colors you see are the colors that are reflected by the object. White light is composed of several different wavelengths of energy, these different energies correspond to different visible colors. When an object absorbs the light, it absorbs its energy, the rest of the energy is reflected from the surface. That energy is what you see in the form of photons (light). So, if an object looks blue to you, that object is absorbing red light.
What is the difference between two different colors of light?
The frequency of the EM wave determines the amount of energy it contains. Therefore, different colors of light have different frequencies and amount of energy.
What happens to white light as it travels through a prism?
The light is refracted (bent) causing it to separate into different colors.
Light energy travels in?
Light travels in waves.
What do the different colors in a light spectrum represent?
Different energy radiations reflecting different energy level changes.
The light from Polaris travels through space in what form of energy?
Light travels as light energy. Light is a type of electromagnetic wave.
After light energy travels to chloroplast in plant cells?
After light energy travels to chloroplast in plant cells?
How do white light waves act when they enter a prism?
As we know there are seven color in a light. It travels in a same velocity when it passes through air, but when it passes through prism different color travels with different velocity, as a result the emergent light is seen in seven color. Ther are; voilent,indigo,blue,green,yellow,red,orange.....
What happens to colors as light travels in water?
They disperse.
What is an explanation of how energy travels in waves to produce light and sound?
Light travels in waves, and sound travels in waves. However, sound waves and light waves are very different, and it is important not to confuse the two. Light travels in electromagnetic waves, and sound does not. Sound waves are caused by vibration.
The light from Polaris travels through space in the form of?
Light travels as light energy. Light is a type of electromagnetic wave.
