Chapter 5 Flashcards
1
Q
Explain why we observe eclipses of Jupiter’s moons later than expected when the Earth is at its farthest from Jupiter
A
It takes light from Jupiter longer to travel to Earth.
2
Q
What happens to the frequency of the light wave crests when the wavelength gets shorter?
A
The frequency gets higher.
3
Q
What happens to the color of the light wave as the wavelength gets shorter and shorter than the wavelength gets shorter and shorter than the wavelength of yellow light?
A
It darkens to green than blue then violet.
4
Q
What happens to the energy of the light when the wavelength gets shorter?
A
The energy goes up.
