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Is light only made out of photons or even just waves and how can we see waves in a form of light?
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∙ 13y ago
There are evidences that light is made up of particles called photons and even of waves.
Light plays a dual nature.
Some phenomenon like reflection and refraction can be explained on the basis of particles called photons while phenomenon like diffraction and polarization can be explained on the basis of wave theory of light.
So, we can say that light is made up of particles as well as waves.
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∙ 13y ago
Light can be understood as both particles (photons) and waves. According to the wave-particle duality concept in quantum mechanics, light exhibits properties of both particles and waves. We cannot directly see light waves, but we can observe their effects, such as the illumination of objects or interference patterns, which can be detected by our eyes or scientific instruments.
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Why is light considered a form of energy?
Light is an electromagnetic wave. All electromagnetic waves are a form of energy. This question can be viewed from the quantum theory angle. Light would thus consist of photons with energies proportional to the frequency of the light.
Plant take in the sun's energy by absorbing?
Sunlight, in the form of photons.
How can you prove that light in the form of wave?
in light photons are there they have energy and energy can be transfered in form of a wave so, it can be a wave
Is a electromagnetic waves a form of sound?
No. Electromagnetic waves are light waves that include gamma waves, x-rays, UV light, visible light, infrared light, microwaves, TV waves, and radio waves--basically any form of radiation.
How are light waves created?
light is not composed of waves .it is a form of energy . i think the waves in light are not created because there is no reason for the creation of waves in light
What does light travel in and when do it stop?
Light travels in the form of waves or particles called photons. It stops only when absorbed by matter.
Which form of energy are optical telescopes used to study?
Electromagnetic waves (or particles, if you wish). These can be photons (light), x-rays and other similar waves.
What form does energy take - waves or photons?
both
What does light contain?
Light contains energy in the form of the photons of electromagnetic radiation
Why is light considered a form of energy?
Light is an electromagnetic wave. All electromagnetic waves are a form of energy. This question can be viewed from the quantum theory angle. Light would thus consist of photons with energies proportional to the frequency of the light.
How does light form?
It is made of photons.
What light is made up of .?
Light is pure energy in the form of what we call Photons.
Plant take in the sun's energy by absorbing?
Sunlight, in the form of photons.
Does photons have magnetism?
Photons form elecromagnetic waves, it's well known that electomagnetic waves have both electric and magnetic components (there are connected H~[n, E]).Thus photones can "have" magnetism.
How are waves and light similar?
Light is one form of waves.
How can you prove that light in the form of wave?
in light photons are there they have energy and energy can be transfered in form of a wave so, it can be a wave
Is a electromagnetic waves a form of sound?
No. Electromagnetic waves are light waves that include gamma waves, x-rays, UV light, visible light, infrared light, microwaves, TV waves, and radio waves--basically any form of radiation.
