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Light ray theory and shadows.

Basically the light ray theory is the theory that light always travels in straight lines, and it is linked into shadows as when an object blocks the light rays it cannot bend round the object therefore making a shadow.

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What is the difference between ray theory and mode theory of light?

mode theory assumes light to be a wave, but ray theory does not assume light to be either a wave or particle. ray theory is used to calculate properties like magnification or distance to the object or image in an optical system, where as mode theory is used find bandwidth, reflection coefficients and parallel polarization.


What is ray of light from a flashlight?

A ray of light from a flashlight is a narrow beam of light that travels in a straight line away from the flashlight's source. It illuminates objects in its path and creates shadows when blocked by an opaque object. The intensity of the light decreases with distance from the flashlight.


Explain the propagation of light through optical fiber and appilication of optical fiber as wave guide and sensor?

The concept of light propagation, the transmission of light along an optical fiber, can be described by two theories. According to the first theory, light is described as a simple ray. This theory is the ray theory, or geometrical optics, approach. The advantage of the ray approach is that you get a clearer picture of the propagation of light along a fiber. The ray theory is used to approximate the light acceptance and guiding properties of optical fibers. According to the second theory, light is described as an electromagnetic wave. This theory is the mode theory, or wave representation, approach. The mode theory describes the behavior of light within an optical fiber. The mode theory is useful in describing the optical fiber properties of absorption, attenuation, and dispersion


What is the significance of a single ray of light in the context of photography?

A single ray of light in photography can create dramatic effects, such as highlighting a subject or creating shadows. It can add depth and dimension to an image, drawing the viewer's attention to specific details. This can enhance the overall composition and mood of the photograph.


What is the ray of light that shines on a mirror?

An incident ray is the ray of light that shines on a mirror. This is the ray that strikes the mirror's surface.

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What is the difference between ray theory and mode theory of light?

mode theory assumes light to be a wave, but ray theory does not assume light to be either a wave or particle. ray theory is used to calculate properties like magnification or distance to the object or image in an optical system, where as mode theory is used find bandwidth, reflection coefficients and parallel polarization.


What is ray of light from a flashlight?

A ray of light from a flashlight is a narrow beam of light that travels in a straight line away from the flashlight's source. It illuminates objects in its path and creates shadows when blocked by an opaque object. The intensity of the light decreases with distance from the flashlight.


Why do people have shadows?

Because their body is blocking the sun's ray thereby leaving no light in the area where the sun's light is not directly hitting. People do not have shadows all of the time. You need light.


Can one object have more than one shadow?

Definitely. It all comes down to the angle that you point the ray. Example: take any object and set it on a counter. Shoot one ray of light from one angle and then take another light and point the ray on the opposing side. You should see two shadows.


What is First Ray of sun light called?

The first light of day is called ......... wait for it dawn!


Do gamma ray bursts emit light faster than the speed of light?

Gamma ray bursts emitting light! What is meant by this? Any way gamma ray coming out of a radioactive nucleus is also an electromagnetic radiation as light but with very much higher frequency. Gamma ray also travels with the same speed as light does. According to Einstein's theory of relativity, no radiation can travel with a velocity higher than that of light


What is a confluence of shadows on a chest x ray?

it is a problem.


Explain the propagation of light through optical fiber and appilication of optical fiber as wave guide and sensor?

The concept of light propagation, the transmission of light along an optical fiber, can be described by two theories. According to the first theory, light is described as a simple ray. This theory is the ray theory, or geometrical optics, approach. The advantage of the ray approach is that you get a clearer picture of the propagation of light along a fiber. The ray theory is used to approximate the light acceptance and guiding properties of optical fibers. According to the second theory, light is described as an electromagnetic wave. This theory is the mode theory, or wave representation, approach. The mode theory describes the behavior of light within an optical fiber. The mode theory is useful in describing the optical fiber properties of absorption, attenuation, and dispersion


Why cant you see a ray of light?

People can't see a single ray of light because all answers about rays of light can not be answered. there are just theories. The most popular theory is that light travels too fast for the human eye to see.


What is the significance of a single ray of light in the context of photography?

A single ray of light in photography can create dramatic effects, such as highlighting a subject or creating shadows. It can add depth and dimension to an image, drawing the viewer's attention to specific details. This can enhance the overall composition and mood of the photograph.


The ingoing ray of light?

The ingoing ray of light is the incident ray


What is the ray of light that shines on a mirror?

An incident ray is the ray of light that shines on a mirror. This is the ray that strikes the mirror's surface.