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Usually when one says light waves, one is referring to Visible light.
Any light wave, and hence visible light, is an electromagnetic wave.
As an electromagnetic wave, it is also a transverse wave. The oscillating electric and magnetic fields of an electromagnetic wave in free space are oscillating with a direction perpendicular yo the direction of movement of the wave.
The velocity of an electromagnetic wave is the sped of light. This is a sensible things since light is an electromagnetic wave. In a vacuum all electromagnetic waves travel at the same speed. In matter, if the matter allows an electromagnetic wave to propagate, the speed is slower than the speed of light and in optics we say the speed is reduce by the index of refraction, v=c/n.
Electromagnetic waves, like all waves, have velocity, wavelength, frequency, amplitude and phase. As with all transverse waves, electromagnetic waves can be polarized, or we say, have a polarization.
Electromagnetic waves have electric and magnetic fields that are sinusoidal in space and time. These electromagnetic fields satisfy Maxwell's equations, i.e. the fundamental laws of electromagnetism.
There is a quantum version of electromagnetic theory called electrodynamics and that theory is the necessary edification of Maxwell's equations to describe the quantum nature of light. Thus, even when we are discussing light as photons, it is correct to say light is an electromagnetic wave as such is manifested within quantum electrodynamics.
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Is the light produced by fluorescent lights potential kinetic or radiant energy?
The light produced by fluorescent lights is radiant energy. It is in the form of electromagnetic radiation that is visible to the human eye.
What form of electromagnetic waves falls just after visible lights on the electromagnetic spectrum?
ultraviolet
Are fluorescent lights a form of electromagnetic interference?
Yes, fluorescent lights can emit electromagnetic interference (EMI) due to the high frequency electronic ballasts used to power them. This EMI can potentially affect nearby electronic devices or sensitive equipment by causing interference or disruptions in their operation.
Lights that glow when an electric current causes ultraviolet waves to strike a coating inside a tube are called?
fluorescent lights
What are the different types of fluorescent lights available in the market?
The different types of fluorescent lights available in the market include compact fluorescent lights (CFLs), linear fluorescent tubes, and high-intensity discharge (HID) lights.
What form of energy in energy of house lights?
House lights radiate energy as electromagnetic waves in the wavelength bands of heat and visible light.
What kind of lights are in hospitals?
Very bright fluorescent lights!!
What is used in fluorescent lights with argon?
Xenon and argon are the elements used in fluorescent lights.
How are electromagnetic waves different to radio waves?
Radio waves ARE electromagnetic waves.
What are the benefits of using a LED fluorescent light compared to traditional fluorescent lights?
LED fluorescent lights are more energy-efficient, have a longer lifespan, and produce less heat compared to traditional fluorescent lights.
How are electromagnetic waves transfered?
Electromagnetic waves are transferred by electromagnetic radiation.
What is the characteristics of plasmas states?
Plasma is the fourth state of matter, consisting of ionized gas where electrons are separated from atoms. It is electrically conductive, responds strongly to electromagnetic fields, and can exhibit complex behaviors such as waves and instabilities. Plasmas are commonly found in stars, lightning, and fluorescent lights.
