Question

What are the properties of Light?

Answer 1

Light is electromagnetic radiation that has properties of waves. The electromagnetic spectrum can be divided into several bands based on the wavelength.

Answer 2

Light is an electromagnetic radiation.

• Light has a dual nature. It may behave as a wave. It may also behave as a stream of particles called as "photons".
• A light wave is transverse in nature.
• Light waves carry no charge.
• Light takes the quickest path, not the shortest path to travel.
• Light doesn't require a medium to propagate.
• The speed of light is maximum in vacuum.
• When light falls on a surface, the following might happen:

1. Reflection
2. Refraction
3. Absorption