Theory Of Light

Question 1

How is the theory of light associated with Christian’s Huygens

Answer 1

She propose the wave theory of light, in that light is emitted in the series of waves that spread out in all directions

Question 2

Sir Isaac Newton

Answer 2

Sir Isaac newtons Corpuscular theory of light argued that light is emitted by a tiny particles called corpuscles

Question 3

Leon Foucault

Answer 3

Developed a measurement that accurately determine the speed of light at 298000 km/s

Question 4

James Clerk Maxwell

Answer 4

Formulated the electromagnetic theory that light waves are part of a family of electromagnetic waves of different wavelengths. Light waves have electrical and magnetic properties.

Question 5

Albert Einstein

Answer 5

His theory of relativity determined that the speed of light is constant E equals MC squared (energy equals mass x the speed of light squared)

Question 6

Max Planck

Answer 6

Created the quantum theory of energy proposing that light waves travel as packages of energy called photons or quanta