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A particle of light, called a photon, travels at the speed of light toward the object. The photon hits an atom, or particle of matter, on the object. The atom absorbs the energy from the light and releases a new frequency of light. Basically, some wavelengths of light are absorbed and some are reflected off. The new photon travels toward your eye, hits your eye, and sends a signal to your brain for processing. FACT: A small portion of the spectrum of light is what we see, the rest of the light surrounding us is in the form of radio waves, microwaves, infrared, ultraviolet, and x-rays.
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What is the noun of light?
A __of light
What All of the visable color light waves together make up?
All visible color light waves together make up white light. White light is a combination of all the colors in the visible spectrum, which can be seen when light is dispersed through a prism.
Is light a noun?
Yes, "light" can be a noun when it refers to the natural agent that stimulates sight and makes things visible.
What is one difference between visible and non-visible light?
One difference between visible and non-visible light is that visible light can be seen by the human eye, while non-visible light, such as ultraviolet or infrared light, cannot be seen without special equipment.
Which type of electromagnetic waves make up the colors of a rainbow seen after a storm visible light infrared light X-rays ultraviolet light?
The colors of a rainbow seen after a storm are made up of visible light, specifically a spectrum of colors ranging from red to violet. This visible light is a type of electromagnetic radiation that is within the wavelength range visible to the human eye.
How is light helpful to people and other living things?
the luminous energy to help people light up their home to make things visible.
What are the transparent things?
Those things that transmit visible light.
What is the noun of light?
A __of light
What are the uses in visible light?
Visible light is used to see things with. This is especially useful when driving, and when walking around the house without bumping into dogs or other things.
Why is the person next to you visible?
Things are visible because light bounces off of them and we see the reflected light. Things that are transparent are invisible, because the light passes right through and doesn't bounce off.
What humans use visible light waves for?
To see things.
Can visable light be dangerous to humans?
YES. Visible light is the leading cause of death of humans on the Earth and is extremely dangerous. THIS IS IMPORTANT. If you see visible light in the wild, DO NOT APPROACH IT. I am the administrator of the Organization for Protection Of Humans from the Dangers of Visible Light (OPOHDOVL). Always remember to watch out for visible light in the daytime. That's when they get you!
What are 3 things that visible light can be emitted by?
stars, flashlights, toasters, CFLs, LEDs, fireflies
Does visible light make up a large part?
Of the light spectrum? no.
Do invisible things reflect light?
No, invisible things do not reflect light because they do not interact with photons in the visible spectrum. Invisibility is often achieved through techniques like bending light around an object or using materials that do not reflect or absorb light in the visible range.
What does light do in a kaleidoscope?
In a kaleidoscope, light is used to make make the colors and shapes inside visible.
Does a prism separate light into only the visible spectrum or the entire spectrum?
A prism separates light into the visible spectrum, which includes the colors of the rainbow. It does not separate light into the entire electromagnetic spectrum, which ranges from gamma rays to radio waves.
