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What is Light? (lesson 2) Flashcards

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1
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Light is an

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“electromagnetic wave”

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2
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Properties of

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of light

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3
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Electromagnetic waves

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in society

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WHAT IS LIGHT

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IS MADE UP OF ENERGY WAVES
PRODUCED WHEN ELECTRONS ARE “EXCITED”

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WHY is light impotant?

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allows for visibility
heats and warms earth
provides energy required for photosythesis

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6
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Properties of light-
Speed of light-

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3.00 × 10 to the power of 8 m/s
vac

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Properties of light-
Travels through a

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vacuum
-does not require a medium (can travel without particles)

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Properties of light-
linear propagation

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travels is a straihgt line

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9
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Properties of light-
Reflection/Refraction

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-bouncing of light off a surface
-bending of light when enters a new medium

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10
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the energy of light waves

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VARY

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11
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Electromagnetic waves
light is made up of

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waves

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The energy of waves

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VARY

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Wavelength-

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length of 1 wave

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14
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shorter waveslength have
longer =

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higher energy
lower

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Frequency

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of waves per second

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shorter wavelength (f)

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higher frequency
more frequency more energy

17
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visible light is within a

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specific energy range

18
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List the electromagnetic spectrum in order from the lowest energy to the highest energy waves.

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radio waves, microwaves, infrared waves, visible light, ultraviolet, x-ray, and gamma rays

red, orange, yellow. green, blue, violet.

19
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Light is made up of electromagnetic waves. What are the five (5) properties of light discussed
in class?

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 Linear Propagation
 Speed of Light
 Travels in a Vacuum

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 Reflection/Refraction
 Energy of Waves Varies

20
Q

The energy of light may vary. List and describe the two (2) factors that affect the energy of
light?

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Wavelength – the distance between two peaks in a wave (how long is the wave?)

 Wave Frequency – the number of times a wave repeats itself in one (1) second
(how often does the wave occur?)

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