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The shorter the wavelength, the more energy. In terms of visible light, this means that violet light has the most energy. Of course, there are invisible frequencies that have even more energy.
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Not all waves carries electromagnetic energy, what you call "light energy". Sound propagates in materials like a wave and in general relativity even gravitational wave exists..
If we limit to electromagnetic waves, the quantum field theory tells us that the power P (energy per second) carried by an electromagnetic wave is equal to
P=n h f
where n is the number of photons carried by the wave per second, h is the Plank constant (a universal constant appearing in all quantum theories) and f the wave frequency. The term Eq=h f is also the energy quantum of the wave, that is the energy of one photons.
Thus we have essentially two ways to increase the wave power: either increasing the number of photons travelling through the wave front per second or increase the frequency f, that is increasing the energy of one photon. The wavelength is inversely proportional to the frequency, thus higher the frequency lower the wavelength.
If we compare waves carrying the same photons flux (number of photons per second) the more energetic wave (the wave carrying more energy per second) is the wave having higher frequency.
This is why high frequency waves like gamma rays conveys a lot of energy even if they have a small number of photons.
The different energy of the single photon has also an important impact on how the wave interact with matter.
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What happens to energy when the frequency of light waves increase?
When the frequency of light waves increases, the energy of the light also increases. This is because energy and frequency are directly proportional in electromagnetic waves, such as light. Therefore, higher frequency light waves carry more energy than lower frequency light waves.
The intensity of light waves is a measure of what?
The intensity of light waves is a measure of the energy carried by the waves. It is proportional to the square of the amplitude of the waves. The intensity of light waves determines how bright the light appears to us.
How do light waves transfer energy?
Light waves transfer energy through electromagnetic radiation. The waves carry energy in the form of photons, which are massless particles that travel at the speed of light. When light waves interact with matter, the energy they carry can be absorbed, reflected, or transmitted.
What is an explanation of how energy travels in waves to produce light and sound?
Light travels in waves, and sound travels in waves. However, sound waves and light waves are very different, and it is important not to confuse the two. Light travels in electromagnetic waves, and sound does not. Sound waves are caused by vibration.
What are light energy moves as waves are called?
Light energy moves as waves are called electromagnetic waves. These waves are characterized by their amplitude, wavelength, and frequency, and can travel through a vacuum at the speed of light.
What waves have the most light energy?
visible light
Do light waves transfer energy?
Do light waves transfer energy
Do light waves carry energy?
Light waves do carry energy, and when oscillated light can carry information.
What happens to energy when the frequency of light waves increase?
When the frequency of light waves increases, the energy of the light also increases. This is because energy and frequency are directly proportional in electromagnetic waves, such as light. Therefore, higher frequency light waves carry more energy than lower frequency light waves.
How is light transformed into energy?
they take the waves of energy from light and run the waves though a energy transporter then therefor you have energy
How is light energy transformed?
they take the waves of energy from light and run the waves though a energy transporter then therefor you have energy
The intensity of light waves is a measure of what?
The intensity of light waves is a measure of the energy carried by the waves. It is proportional to the square of the amplitude of the waves. The intensity of light waves determines how bright the light appears to us.
How does the sun' energy travel to the earth?
Electromagnetic radiation... i.e., light. Electromagnetic Waves A+
Why light is composed of waves of energy?
because it is energy that travells in waves
How do light waves transfer energy?
Light waves transfer energy through electromagnetic radiation. The waves carry energy in the form of photons, which are massless particles that travel at the speed of light. When light waves interact with matter, the energy they carry can be absorbed, reflected, or transmitted.
What is an explanation of how energy travels in waves to produce light and sound?
Light travels in waves, and sound travels in waves. However, sound waves and light waves are very different, and it is important not to confuse the two. Light travels in electromagnetic waves, and sound does not. Sound waves are caused by vibration.
What are light energy moves as waves are called?
Light energy moves as waves are called electromagnetic waves. These waves are characterized by their amplitude, wavelength, and frequency, and can travel through a vacuum at the speed of light.
