What are the properties of Light?
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Light is electromagnetic radiation that has properties
of waves. The electromagnetic spectrum can be divided into several
bands based on the wavelength.
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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:
- Reflection
- Refraction
- Absorption
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