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Light is not considered a form of matter, but rather a form of energy. It consists of massless particles called photons, which have no rest mass or charge. Due to its wave-particle duality and ability to travel at the speed of light, light is often described as one of the most fundamental and refined forms of energy in the universe.

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Why light sound and energy are not considered to be matter?

Sort of. Light and sound are forms of energy, which according to Einstein, is a form of matter ( E=mc2). For most purposes, though, energy isn't really matter. moreover , light and sound is energy not matter because it is the massless particle..!


The form of radioactivity that penetrates matter most easily is?

gamma radiationA2 perhaps neutrons.


Which surface is MOST likely to reflect light and form an image?

A smooth and polished surface, such as a mirror, is most likely to reflect light and form a clear image due to its ability to provide a flat and uniform surface for light to bounce off of uniformly.


Is energy formed when light energy hits matter?

Here is as close as you can come to a sacred rule in science: Energy is Neither Created Nor Destroyed. At most, it can be converted from one form to another. When light energy (let's say sunshine), which is made of photons, falls on matter (let's say a brick), the matter is heated and it reemits this heat, also in the form of photons, but of longer wavelength that those of the light. If we pile on the heat, as by putting the brick in a kiln, eventually it would begin to glow with light energy, which is to say with photons of shorter wavelength. As we all know, E=MC2, or Matter is really just a REALLY concentrated form of Energy, which is actually moving even if to our senses it is still and cold. When things are burned or involved in nuclear reactions, the universe loses some matter and gains some energy, but since they're both the same thing, the Rule still holds: neither created nor destroyed.


What characteristic of a glass lens is the most important in bending light rays to form a focused image?

The curvature of the lens is the most important characteristic in bending light rays to form a focused image. The shape and thickness of the lens determine how light is refracted and focused to create a sharp image.

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Is light and sound is matter?

Light is not considered matter as it consists of massless particles called photons. Sound, on the other hand, is a form of energy that propagates through matter as mechanical waves, so it is not considered matter in itself.


What form of matter has the most energy?

A plasma.


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Light itself, the way it plays across forms like architecture and landscape.


Why light sound and energy are not considered to be matter?

Sort of. Light and sound are forms of energy, which according to Einstein, is a form of matter ( E=mc2). For most purposes, though, energy isn't really matter. moreover , light and sound is energy not matter because it is the massless particle..!


What is the state of most of the matter is the universe?

The most common type of energy/mass in the Universe is in the form of dark energy, followed by dark matter. Only about 4% of the Universe is in the form of "normal" (baryonic) matter. If it is specifically to this matter you refer: the most common state of matter is plasma, found in stars.


What is the form of matter you find most in your environment?

compunds


What most of the matter around you are in the form of?

They are mostly solid.


What is the most common form of matter?

Dark energy is believed to make up about 73% of the mass of the Universe; dar matter about 23%; and normal matter - the kind we know most about - about 4%. In the case of normal matter, most of it is still in the form of hydrogen.


In what phase of matter is water the most dense?

Water is the most dense in its liquid form.


Which form of energy is not conducted by most meatals?

light


The form of radioactivity that penetrates matter most easily is?

gamma radiationA2 perhaps neutrons.


The most common form of matter in the universe is what?

The most common found matter in the universe is plasma. Plasma, an iodized gas found mainly in stars and space, covers more than 85% of the universe.