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What does absorb mean in terms of light?
Absorb means to take in and retain energy from light waves. When an object absorbs light, it converts the light energy into other forms of energy, such as heat. The absorbed light waves do not pass through or reflect off the object, but are instead captured by its molecules.
What waves have the most light waves?
Light wave is an electromagnetic wave, so light waves are a kind of wave. I don't understand what you mean by what waves have the most light waves. It's not possible to emit a combination of different kinds of waves (such mechanical, EM wave, sound wave) from a single source.
Why do lighter colours reflect the heat instead of absorbing the heat?
It's not the fact that lighter colours reflect the heat as much as it is the fact that they reflect the light. Light colours mean that more of the light is reflected off them (otherwise we would have no differing colours - it would all be black), while darker clothing absorbs the light. When the light is absorbed, the laws of thermodynamics state that the energy has to go somewhere. It turns into heat. If you were standing in a completely dark room with a set temperature, it would not matter what colour your clothes were, as there would be no light that could turn into heat.
What does it mean for light to be coherent?
Coherent light is light that has a fixed phase relationship between its waves, meaning the peaks and troughs of the waves are aligned. This property allows coherent light to produce interference patterns, such as in laser beams, where the waves reinforce each other to create a concentrated and powerful light source.
Can waves be sent down an optical fiber in the form of light?
Yes, waves can be sent down an optical fiber in the form of light. Optical fibers are specially designed to guide and transmit light waves over long distances with minimal loss. The light waves travel through the core of the optical fiber and are reflected off the walls due to total internal reflection, allowing for efficient transmission.
What does absorb mean in terms of light?
Absorb means to take in and retain energy from light waves. When an object absorbs light, it converts the light energy into other forms of energy, such as heat. The absorbed light waves do not pass through or reflect off the object, but are instead captured by its molecules.
Do sound waves reflect in the same way as light waves?
The properties of waves are the same for all sorts of waves. If sound waves reflect it is called an echo. When light waves reflect it is simply called a reflection. Waves on the ocean can also reflect if they run into a cliff instead of a sandy beach. Reflected waves often cause what are called standing waves where waves travelling in opposite directions reinforce each other and cancel each other out. One point of the wave will hardly move and another point will move up and down double the distance it would if there is only one wave. This is very dangerous for boats. Light also can be made to create standing waves. In radio, antennas must be adjusted to get a Standing Wave Ratio of 1:1 so it works for electrical waves in a wire as well. In live concerts, standing waves can mean real trouble for the sound engineers trying to balance the reflected waves from the back of the hall or auditorium. It is often better to have such concerts outside to avoid such problems.
Is mirror reflected heat with light?
Not sure exactly what you mean? Mirrors can reflect heat. Heat is simply electromagnetic waves in the infrared part of the spectrum, mirrors can reflect them (some types better than others).
What does glinted mean?
give out or reflect small flashes of light
What does it mean when something absorbs light?
it means where an object doesn't reflect because it has absorbed the light.
Does satellites in space transfer light?
If by transfer you mean reflect then yes they do.
What waves have the most light waves?
Light wave is an electromagnetic wave, so light waves are a kind of wave. I don't understand what you mean by what waves have the most light waves. It's not possible to emit a combination of different kinds of waves (such mechanical, EM wave, sound wave) from a single source.
Can light waves always travel in staight lines?
You mean "can light waves travel in nonstraight lines?"? Yes, if they are diffracted or pass through different materials. Gravity can also affect light waves and curve them.
What do halobaterim feed on?
You mean Halobacterium. In short, they absorb light which provides energy
Why do lighter colours reflect the heat instead of absorbing the heat?
It's not the fact that lighter colours reflect the heat as much as it is the fact that they reflect the light. Light colours mean that more of the light is reflected off them (otherwise we would have no differing colours - it would all be black), while darker clothing absorbs the light. When the light is absorbed, the laws of thermodynamics state that the energy has to go somewhere. It turns into heat. If you were standing in a completely dark room with a set temperature, it would not matter what colour your clothes were, as there would be no light that could turn into heat.
In science light what does the word absorb light mean?
In science the word 'absorb' means collect. I know this since my fourth grade teacher asked 'my smart self' into the science fair...
What does it mean for light to be coherent?
Coherent light is light that has a fixed phase relationship between its waves, meaning the peaks and troughs of the waves are aligned. This property allows coherent light to produce interference patterns, such as in laser beams, where the waves reinforce each other to create a concentrated and powerful light source.
