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Light is a form of electromagnetic radiation visible to the human eye, encompassing a range of radiation types from radio waves to gamma rays, and is crucial for vision, photosynthesis, and communication. Key properties include its dual nature as both a wave and a particle, its speed in a vacuum, and its interactions with matter, which explain various phenomena. Light plays significant roles in biology, technology, and astronomy, aiding in vision, powering devices, and helping us understand the universe.

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Light

Light is a form of electromagnetic radiation visible to the human eye, encompassing a range of radiation types from radio waves to gamma rays, and is crucial for vision, photosynthesis, and communication. Key properties include its dual nature as both a wave and a particle, its speed in a vacuum, and its interactions with matter, which explain various phenomena. Light plays significant roles in biology, technology, and astronomy, aiding in vision, powering devices, and helping us understand the universe.

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Light is a form of electromagnetic radiation that is visible to the human eye, but it also refers more

broadly to a vast range of radiation types, from radio waves to gamma rays. It's one of the most
important and fascinating phenomena in physics, playing a crucial role in everything from vision to
photosynthesis to high-speed communication.

Key Properties of Light:


1. Dual Nature: Wave and Particle
• Light behaves both as a wave and a particle, a concept known as wave-particle duality.
• As a wave, light has properties like wavelength, frequency, and speed.
• As a particle, light consists of tiny packets of energy called photons.
2. Speed of Light
• In a vacuum, light travels at about 299,792,458 meters per second (about 300,000
km/s), often rounded to ccc in physics.
• This speed is the universal speed limit—nothing can travel faster.
3. Electromagnetic Spectrum
Light is just a small part of the electromagnetic spectrum, which includes:
• Radio waves
• Microwaves
• Infrared (IR)
• Visible light (what we see)
• Ultraviolet (UV)
• X-rays
• Gamma rays
4. Color and Wavelength
• Visible light ranges from violet (shorter wavelength) to red (longer wavelength).
• Each color corresponds to a different wavelength and energy level.
5. Interactions with Matter
• Light can be reflected, refracted, diffracted, or absorbed.
• These interactions explain everyday phenomena like mirrors, rainbows, shadows, and
lenses.
6. Quantum Aspects
• In quantum physics, light is made of photons, which are massless particles that carry
energy.
• The energy of a photon is proportional to its frequency:
E=h⋅fE = h \cdot fE=h⋅f
where EEE is energy, hhh is Planck’s constant, and fff is frequency.

Importance of Light:
• Biology: Enables vision, drives photosynthesis, and regulates circadian rhythms.
• Technology: Used in fiber optics, lasers, solar cells, and medical imaging.
• Astronomy: Helps us understand distant stars and galaxies by analyzing the light they emit.
Would you like a simple diagram of the electromagnetic spectrum or a visual explanation of wave-
particle duality?
Light is a form of electromagnetic radiation that is visible to the human eye, but it also refers more
broadly to a vast range of radiation types, from radio waves to gamma rays. It's one of the most
important and fascinating phenomena in physics, playing a crucial role in everything from vision to
photosynthesis to high-speed communication.

Key Properties of Light:


1. Dual Nature: Wave and Particle
• Light behaves both as a wave and a particle, a concept known as wave-particle duality.
• As a wave, light has properties like wavelength, frequency, and speed.
• As a particle, light consists of tiny packets of energy called photons.
2. Speed of Light
• In a vacuum, light travels at about 299,792,458 meters per second (about 300,000
km/s), often rounded to ccc in physics.
• This speed is the universal speed limit—nothing can travel faster.
3. Electromagnetic Spectrum
Light is just a small part of the electromagnetic spectrum, which includes:
• Radio waves
• Microwaves
• Infrared (IR)
• Visible light (what we see)
• Ultraviolet (UV)
• X-rays
• Gamma rays
4. Color and Wavelength
• Visible light ranges from violet (shorter wavelength) to red (longer wavelength).
• Each color corresponds to a different wavelength and energy level.
5. Interactions with Matter
• Light can be reflected, refracted, diffracted, or absorbed.
• These interactions explain everyday phenomena like mirrors, rainbows, shadows, and
lenses.
6. Quantum Aspects
• In quantum physics, light is made of photons, which are massless particles that carry
energy.
• The energy of a photon is proportional to its frequency:
E=h⋅fE = h \cdot fE=h⋅f
where EEE is energy, hhh is Planck’s constant, and fff is frequency.

Importance of Light:
• Biology: Enables vision, drives photosynthesis, and regulates circadian rhythms.
• Technology: Used in fiber optics, lasers, solar cells, and medical imaging.
• Astronomy: Helps us understand distant stars and galaxies by analyzing the light they emit.
Would you like a simple diagram of the electromagnetic spectrum or a visual explanation of wave-
particle duality?
Light is a form of electromagnetic radiation that is visible to the human eye, but it also refers more
broadly to a vast range of radiation types, from radio waves to gamma rays. It's one of the most
important and fascinating phenomena in physics, playing a crucial role in everything from vision to
photosynthesis to high-speed communication.

Key Properties of Light:


1. Dual Nature: Wave and Particle
• Light behaves both as a wave and a particle, a concept known as wave-particle duality.
• As a wave, light has properties like wavelength, frequency, and speed.
• As a particle, light consists of tiny packets of energy called photons.
2. Speed of Light
• In a vacuum, light travels at about 299,792,458 meters per second (about 300,000
km/s), often rounded to ccc in physics.
• This speed is the universal speed limit—nothing can travel faster.
3. Electromagnetic Spectrum
Light is just a small part of the electromagnetic spectrum, which includes:
• Radio waves
• Microwaves
• Infrared (IR)
• Visible light (what we see)
• Ultraviolet (UV)
• X-rays
• Gamma rays
4. Color and Wavelength
• Visible light ranges from violet (shorter wavelength) to red (longer wavelength).
• Each color corresponds to a different wavelength and energy level.
5. Interactions with Matter
• Light can be reflected, refracted, diffracted, or absorbed.
• These interactions explain everyday phenomena like mirrors, rainbows, shadows, and
lenses.
6. Quantum Aspects
• In quantum physics, light is made of photons, which are massless particles that carry
energy.
• The energy of a photon is proportional to its frequency:
E=h⋅fE = h \cdot fE=h⋅f
where EEE is energy, hhh is Planck’s constant, and fff is frequency.

Importance of Light:
• Biology: Enables vision, drives photosynthesis, and regulates circadian rhythms.
• Technology: Used in fiber optics, lasers, solar cells, and medical imaging.
• Astronomy: Helps us understand distant stars and galaxies by analyzing the light they emit.
Would you like a simple diagram of the electromagnetic spectrum or a visual explanation of wave-
particle duality?
Light is a form of electromagnetic radiation that is visible to the human eye, but it also refers more
broadly to a vast range of radiation types, from radio waves to gamma rays. It's one of the most
important and fascinating phenomena in physics, playing a crucial role in everything from vision to
photosynthesis to high-speed communication.

Key Properties of Light:


1. Dual Nature: Wave and Particle
• Light behaves both as a wave and a particle, a concept known as wave-particle duality.
• As a wave, light has properties like wavelength, frequency, and speed.
• As a particle, light consists of tiny packets of energy called photons.
2. Speed of Light
• In a vacuum, light travels at about 299,792,458 meters per second (about 300,000
km/s), often rounded to ccc in physics.
• This speed is the universal speed limit—nothing can travel faster.
3. Electromagnetic Spectrum
Light is just a small part of the electromagnetic spectrum, which includes:
• Radio waves
• Microwaves
• Infrared (IR)
• Visible light (what we see)
• Ultraviolet (UV)
• X-rays
• Gamma rays
4. Color and Wavelength
• Visible light ranges from violet (shorter wavelength) to red (longer wavelength).
• Each color corresponds to a different wavelength and energy level.
5. Interactions with Matter
• Light can be reflected, refracted, diffracted, or absorbed.
• These interactions explain everyday phenomena like mirrors, rainbows, shadows, and
lenses.
6. Quantum Aspects
• In quantum physics, light is made of photons, which are massless particles that carry
energy.
• The energy of a photon is proportional to its frequency:
E=h⋅fE = h \cdot fE=h⋅f
where EEE is energy, hhh is Planck’s constant, and fff is frequency.

Importance of Light:
• Biology: Enables vision, drives photosynthesis, and regulates circadian rhythms.
• Technology: Used in fiber optics, lasers, solar cells, and medical imaging.
• Astronomy: Helps us understand distant stars and galaxies by analyzing the light they emit.
Would you like a simple diagram of the electromagnetic spectrum or a visual explanation of wave-
particle duality?
Light is a form of electromagnetic radiation that is visible to the human eye, but it also refers more
broadly to a vast range of radiation types, from radio waves to gamma rays. It's one of the most
important and fascinating phenomena in physics, playing a crucial role in everything from vision to
photosynthesis to high-speed communication.

Key Properties of Light:


1. Dual Nature: Wave and Particle
• Light behaves both as a wave and a particle, a concept known as wave-particle duality.
• As a wave, light has properties like wavelength, frequency, and speed.
• As a particle, light consists of tiny packets of energy called photons.
2. Speed of Light
• In a vacuum, light travels at about 299,792,458 meters per second (about 300,000
km/s), often rounded to ccc in physics.
• This speed is the universal speed limit—nothing can travel faster.
3. Electromagnetic Spectrum
Light is just a small part of the electromagnetic spectrum, which includes:
• Radio waves
• Microwaves
• Infrared (IR)
• Visible light (what we see)
• Ultraviolet (UV)
• X-rays
• Gamma rays
4. Color and Wavelength
• Visible light ranges from violet (shorter wavelength) to red (longer wavelength).
• Each color corresponds to a different wavelength and energy level.
5. Interactions with Matter
• Light can be reflected, refracted, diffracted, or absorbed.
• These interactions explain everyday phenomena like mirrors, rainbows, shadows, and
lenses.
6. Quantum Aspects
• In quantum physics, light is made of photons, which are massless particles that carry
energy.
• The energy of a photon is proportional to its frequency:
E=h⋅fE = h \cdot fE=h⋅f
where EEE is energy, hhh is Planck’s constant, and fff is frequency.

Importance of Light:
• Biology: Enables vision, drives photosynthesis, and regulates circadian rhythms.
• Technology: Used in fiber optics, lasers, solar cells, and medical imaging.
• Astronomy: Helps us understand distant stars and galaxies by analyzing the light they emit.
Would you like a simple diagram of the electromagnetic spectrum or a visual explanation of wave-
particle duality?
Light is a form of electromagnetic radiation that is visible to the human eye, but it also refers more
broadly to a vast range of radiation types, from radio waves to gamma rays. It's one of the most
important and fascinating phenomena in physics, playing a crucial role in everything from vision to
photosynthesis to high-speed communication.
Key Properties of Light:
1. Dual Nature: Wave and Particle
• Light behaves both as a wave and a particle, a concept known as wave-particle duality.
• As a wave, light has properties like wavelength, frequency, and speed.
• As a particle, light consists of tiny packets of energy called photons.
2. Speed of Light
• In a vacuum, light travels at about 299,792,458 meters per second (about 300,000
km/s), often rounded to ccc in physics.
• This speed is the universal speed limit—nothing can travel faster.
3. Electromagnetic Spectrum
Light is just a small part of the electromagnetic spectrum, which includes:
• Radio waves
• Microwaves
• Infrared (IR)
• Visible light (what we see)
• Ultraviolet (UV)
• X-rays
• Gamma rays
4. Color and Wavelength
• Visible light ranges from violet (shorter wavelength) to red (longer wavelength).
• Each color corresponds to a different wavelength and energy level.
5. Interactions with Matter
• Light can be reflected, refracted, diffracted, or absorbed.
• These interactions explain everyday phenomena like mirrors, rainbows, shadows, and
lenses.
6. Quantum Aspects
• In quantum physics, light is made of photons, which are massless particles that carry
energy.
• The energy of a photon is proportional to its frequency:
E=h⋅fE = h \cdot fE=h⋅f
where EEE is energy, hhh is Planck’s constant, and fff is frequency.
Importance of Light:
• Biology: Enables vision, drives photosynthesis, and regulates circadian rhythms.
• Technology: Used in fiber optics, lasers, solar cells, and medical imaging.
• Astronomy: Helps us understand distant stars and galaxies by analyzing the light they emit.
Would you like a simple diagram of the electromagnetic spectrum or a visual explanation of wave-
particle duality?
Light is a form of electromagnetic radiation that is visible to the human eye, but it also refers more
broadly to a vast range of radiation types, from radio waves to gamma rays. It's one of the most
important and fascinating phenomena in physics, playing a crucial role in everything from vision to
photosynthesis to high-speed communication.

Key Properties of Light:


1. Dual Nature: Wave and Particle
• Light behaves both as a wave and a particle, a concept known as wave-particle duality.
• As a wave, light has properties like wavelength, frequency, and speed.
• As a particle, light consists of tiny packets of energy called photons.
2. Speed of Light
• In a vacuum, light travels at about 299,792,458 meters per second (about 300,000
km/s), often rounded to ccc in physics.
• This speed is the universal speed limit—nothing can travel faster.
3. Electromagnetic Spectrum
Light is just a small part of the electromagnetic spectrum, which includes:
• Radio waves
• Microwaves
• Infrared (IR)
• Visible light (what we see)
• Ultraviolet (UV)
• X-rays
• Gamma rays
4. Color and Wavelength
• Visible light ranges from violet (shorter wavelength) to red (longer wavelength).
• Each color corresponds to a different wavelength and energy level.
5. Interactions with Matter
• Light can be reflected, refracted, diffracted, or absorbed.
• These interactions explain everyday phenomena like mirrors, rainbows, shadows, and
lenses.
6. Quantum Aspects
• In quantum physics, light is made of photons, which are massless particles that carry
energy.
• The energy of a photon is proportional to its frequency:
E=h⋅fE = h \cdot fE=h⋅f
where EEE is energy, hhh is Planck’s constant, and fff is frequency.

Importance of Light:
• Biology: Enables vision, drives photosynthesis, and regulates circadian rhythms.
• Technology: Used in fiber optics, lasers, solar cells, and medical imaging.
• Astronomy: Helps us understand distant stars and galaxies by analyzing the light they emit.
Would you like a simple diagram of the electromagnetic spectrum or a visual explanation of wave-
particle duality?
Light is a form of electromagnetic radiation that is visible to the human eye, but it also refers more
broadly to a vast range of radiation types, from radio waves to gamma rays. It's one of the most
important and fascinating phenomena in physics, playing a crucial role in everything from vision to
photosynthesis to high-speed communication.

Key Properties of Light:


1. Dual Nature: Wave and Particle
• Light behaves both as a wave and a particle, a concept known as wave-particle duality.
• As a wave, light has properties like wavelength, frequency, and speed.
• As a particle, light consists of tiny packets of energy called photons.
2. Speed of Light
• In a vacuum, light travels at about 299,792,458 meters per second (about 300,000
km/s), often rounded to ccc in physics.
• This speed is the universal speed limit—nothing can travel faster.
3. Electromagnetic Spectrum
Light is just a small part of the electromagnetic spectrum, which includes:
• Radio waves
• Microwaves
• Infrared (IR)
• Visible light (what we see)
• Ultraviolet (UV)
• X-rays
• Gamma rays
4. Color and Wavelength
• Visible light ranges from violet (shorter wavelength) to red (longer wavelength).
• Each color corresponds to a different wavelength and energy level.
5. Interactions with Matter
• Light can be reflected, refracted, diffracted, or absorbed.
• These interactions explain everyday phenomena like mirrors, rainbows, shadows, and
lenses.
6. Quantum Aspects
• In quantum physics, light is made of photons, which are massless particles that carry
energy.
• The energy of a photon is proportional to its frequency:
E=h⋅fE = h \cdot fE=h⋅f
where EEE is energy, hhh is Planck’s constant, and fff is frequency.

Importance of Light:
• Biology: Enables vision, drives photosynthesis, and regulates circadian rhythms.
• Technology: Used in fiber optics, lasers, solar cells, and medical imaging.
• Astronomy: Helps us understand distant stars and galaxies by analyzing the light they emit.
Would you like a simple diagram of the electromagnetic spectrum or a visual explanation of wave-
particle duality?
Light is a form of electromagnetic radiation that is visible to the human eye, but it also refers more
broadly to a vast range of radiation types, from radio waves to gamma rays. It's one of the most
important and fascinating phenomena in physics, playing a crucial role in everything from vision to
photosynthesis to high-speed communication.

Key Properties of Light:


1. Dual Nature: Wave and Particle
• Light behaves both as a wave and a particle, a concept known as wave-particle duality.
• As a wave, light has properties like wavelength, frequency, and speed.
• As a particle, light consists of tiny packets of energy called photons.
2. Speed of Light
• In a vacuum, light travels at about 299,792,458 meters per second (about 300,000
km/s), often rounded to ccc in physics.
• This speed is the universal speed limit—nothing can travel faster.
3. Electromagnetic Spectrum
Light is just a small part of the electromagnetic spectrum, which includes:
• Radio waves
• Microwaves
• Infrared (IR)
• Visible light (what we see)
• Ultraviolet (UV)
• X-rays
• Gamma rays
4. Color and Wavelength
• Visible light ranges from violet (shorter wavelength) to red (longer wavelength).
• Each color corresponds to a different wavelength and energy level.
5. Interactions with Matter
• Light can be reflected, refracted, diffracted, or absorbed.
• These interactions explain everyday phenomena like mirrors, rainbows, shadows, and
lenses.
6. Quantum Aspects
• In quantum physics, light is made of photons, which are massless particles that carry
energy.
• The energy of a photon is proportional to its frequency:
E=h⋅fE = h \cdot fE=h⋅f
where EEE is energy, hhh is Planck’s constant, and fff is frequency.

Importance of Light:
• Biology: Enables vision, drives photosynthesis, and regulates circadian rhythms.
• Technology: Used in fiber optics, lasers, solar cells, and medical imaging.
• Astronomy: Helps us understand distant stars and galaxies by analyzing the light they emit.
Would you like a simple diagram of the electromagnetic spectrum or a visual explanation of wave-
particle duality?
Light is a form of electromagnetic radiation that is visible to the human eye, but it also refers more
broadly to a vast range of radiation types, from radio waves to gamma rays. It's one of the most
important and fascinating phenomena in physics, playing a crucial role in everything from vision to
photosynthesis to high-speed communication.

Key Properties of Light:


1. Dual Nature: Wave and Particle
• Light behaves both as a wave and a particle, a concept known as wave-particle duality.
• As a wave, light has properties like wavelength, frequency, and speed.
• As a particle, light consists of tiny packets of energy called photons.
2. Speed of Light
• In a vacuum, light travels at about 299,792,458 meters per second (about 300,000
km/s), often rounded to ccc in physics.
• This speed is the universal speed limit—nothing can travel faster.
3. Electromagnetic Spectrum
Light is just a small part of the electromagnetic spectrum, which includes:
• Radio waves
• Microwaves
• Infrared (IR)
• Visible light (what we see)
• Ultraviolet (UV)
• X-rays
• Gamma rays
4. Color and Wavelength
• Visible light ranges from violet (shorter wavelength) to red (longer wavelength).
• Each color corresponds to a different wavelength and energy level.
5. Interactions with Matter
• Light can be reflected, refracted, diffracted, or absorbed.
• These interactions explain everyday phenomena like mirrors, rainbows, shadows, and
lenses.
6. Quantum Aspects
• In quantum physics, light is made of photons, which are massless particles that carry
energy.
• The energy of a photon is proportional to its frequency:
E=h⋅fE = h \cdot fE=h⋅f
where EEE is energy, hhh is Planck’s constant, and fff is frequency.

Importance of Light:
• Biology: Enables vision, drives photosynthesis, and regulates circadian rhythms.
• Technology: Used in fiber optics, lasers, solar cells, and medical imaging.
• Astronomy: Helps us understand distant stars and galaxies by analyzing the light they emit.
Would you like a simple diagram of the electromagnetic spectrum or a visual explanation of wave-
particle duality?
Light is a form of electromagnetic radiation that is visible to the human eye, but it also refers more
broadly to a vast range of radiation types, from radio waves to gamma rays. It's one of the most
important and fascinating phenomena in physics, playing a crucial role in everything from vision to
photosynthesis to high-speed communication.

Key Properties of Light:


1. Dual Nature: Wave and Particle
• Light behaves both as a wave and a particle, a concept known as wave-particle duality.
• As a wave, light has properties like wavelength, frequency, and speed.
• As a particle, light consists of tiny packets of energy called photons.
2. Speed of Light
• In a vacuum, light travels at about 299,792,458 meters per second (about 300,000
km/s), often rounded to ccc in physics.
• This speed is the universal speed limit—nothing can travel faster.
3. Electromagnetic Spectrum
Light is just a small part of the electromagnetic spectrum, which includes:
• Radio waves
• Microwaves
• Infrared (IR)
• Visible light (what we see)
• Ultraviolet (UV)
• X-rays
• Gamma rays
4. Color and Wavelength
• Visible light ranges from violet (shorter wavelength) to red (longer wavelength).
• Each color corresponds to a different wavelength and energy level.
5. Interactions with Matter
• Light can be reflected, refracted, diffracted, or absorbed.
• These interactions explain everyday phenomena like mirrors, rainbows, shadows, and
lenses.
6. Quantum Aspects
• In quantum physics, light is made of photons, which are massless particles that carry
energy.
• The energy of a photon is proportional to its frequency:
E=h⋅fE = h \cdot fE=h⋅f
where EEE is energy, hhh is Planck’s constant, and fff is frequency.

Importance of Light:
• Biology: Enables vision, drives photosynthesis, and regulates circadian rhythms.
• Technology: Used in fiber optics, lasers, solar cells, and medical imaging.
• Astronomy: Helps us understand distant stars and galaxies by analyzing the light they emit.
Would you like a simple diagram of the electromagnetic spectrum or a visual explanation of wave-
particle duality?
Light is a form of electromagnetic radiation that is visible to the human eye, but it also refers more
broadly to a vast range of radiation types, from radio waves to gamma rays. It's one of the most
important and fascinating phenomena in physics, playing a crucial role in everything from vision to
photosynthesis to high-speed communication.

Key Properties of Light:


1. Dual Nature: Wave and Particle
• Light behaves both as a wave and a particle, a concept known as wave-particle duality.
• As a wave, light has properties like wavelength, frequency, and speed.
• As a particle, light consists of tiny packets of energy called photons.
2. Speed of Light
• In a vacuum, light travels at about 299,792,458 meters per second (about 300,000
km/s), often rounded to ccc in physics.
• This speed is the universal speed limit—nothing can travel faster.
3. Electromagnetic Spectrum
Light is just a small part of the electromagnetic spectrum, which includes:
• Radio waves
• Microwaves
• Infrared (IR)
• Visible light (what we see)
• Ultraviolet (UV)
• X-rays
• Gamma rays
4. Color and Wavelength
• Visible light ranges from violet (shorter wavelength) to red (longer wavelength).
• Each color corresponds to a different wavelength and energy level.
5. Interactions with Matter
• Light can be reflected, refracted, diffracted, or absorbed.
• These interactions explain everyday phenomena like mirrors, rainbows, shadows, and
lenses.
6. Quantum Aspects
• In quantum physics, light is made of photons, which are massless particles that carry
energy.
• The energy of a photon is proportional to its frequency:
E=h⋅fE = h \cdot fE=h⋅f
where EEE is energy, hhh is Planck’s constant, and fff is frequency.

Importance of Light:
• Biology: Enables vision, drives photosynthesis, and regulates circadian rhythms.
• Technology: Used in fiber optics, lasers, solar cells, and medical imaging.
• Astronomy: Helps us understand distant stars and galaxies by analyzing the light they emit.
Would you like a simple diagram of the electromagnetic spectrum or a visual explanation of wave-
particle duality?
Light is a form of electromagnetic radiation that is visible to the human eye, but it also refers more
broadly to a vast range of radiation types, from radio waves to gamma rays. It's one of the most
important and fascinating phenomena in physics, playing a crucial role in everything from vision to
photosynthesis to high-speed communication.

Key Properties of Light:


1. Dual Nature: Wave and Particle
• Light behaves both as a wave and a particle, a concept known as wave-particle duality.
• As a wave, light has properties like wavelength, frequency, and speed.
• As a particle, light consists of tiny packets of energy called photons.
2. Speed of Light
• In a vacuum, light travels at about 299,792,458 meters per second (about 300,000
km/s), often rounded to ccc in physics.
• This speed is the universal speed limit—nothing can travel faster.
3. Electromagnetic Spectrum
Light is just a small part of the electromagnetic spectrum, which includes:
• Radio waves
• Microwaves
• Infrared (IR)
• Visible light (what we see)
• Ultraviolet (UV)
• X-rays
• Gamma rays
4. Color and Wavelength
• Visible light ranges from violet (shorter wavelength) to red (longer wavelength).
• Each color corresponds to a different wavelength and energy level.
5. Interactions with Matter
• Light can be reflected, refracted, diffracted, or absorbed.
• These interactions explain everyday phenomena like mirrors, rainbows, shadows, and
lenses.
6. Quantum Aspects
• In quantum physics, light is made of photons, which are massless particles that carry
energy.
• The energy of a photon is proportional to its frequency:
E=h⋅fE = h \cdot fE=h⋅f
where EEE is energy, hhh is Planck’s constant, and fff is frequency.

Importance of Light:
• Biology: Enables vision, drives photosynthesis, and regulates circadian rhythms.
• Technology: Used in fiber optics, lasers, solar cells, and medical imaging.
• Astronomy: Helps us understand distant stars and galaxies by analyzing the light they emit.
Would you like a simple diagram of the electromagnetic spectrum or a visual explanation of wave-
particle duality?
Light is a form of electromagnetic radiation that is visible to the human eye, but it also refers more
broadly to a vast range of radiation types, from radio waves to gamma rays. It's one of the most
important and fascinating phenomena in physics, playing a crucial role in everything from vision to
photosynthesis to high-speed communication.

Key Properties of Light:


1. Dual Nature: Wave and Particle
• Light behaves both as a wave and a particle, a concept known as wave-particle duality.
• As a wave, light has properties like wavelength, frequency, and speed.
• As a particle, light consists of tiny packets of energy called photons.
2. Speed of Light
• In a vacuum, light travels at about 299,792,458 meters per second (about 300,000
km/s), often rounded to ccc in physics.
• This speed is the universal speed limit—nothing can travel faster.
3. Electromagnetic Spectrum
Light is just a small part of the electromagnetic spectrum, which includes:
• Radio waves
• Microwaves
• Infrared (IR)
• Visible light (what we see)
• Ultraviolet (UV)
• X-rays
• Gamma rays
4. Color and Wavelength
• Visible light ranges from violet (shorter wavelength) to red (longer wavelength).
• Each color corresponds to a different wavelength and energy level.
5. Interactions with Matter
• Light can be reflected, refracted, diffracted, or absorbed.
• These interactions explain everyday phenomena like mirrors, rainbows, shadows, and
lenses.
6. Quantum Aspects
• In quantum physics, light is made of photons, which are massless particles that carry
energy.
• The energy of a photon is proportional to its frequency:
E=h⋅fE = h \cdot fE=h⋅f
where EEE is energy, hhh is Planck’s constant, and fff is frequency.

Importance of Light:
• Biology: Enables vision, drives photosynthesis, and regulates circadian rhythms.
• Technology: Used in fiber optics, lasers, solar cells, and medical imaging.
• Astronomy: Helps us understand distant stars and galaxies by analyzing the light they emit.
Would you like a simple diagram of the electromagnetic spectrum or a visual explanation of wave-
particle duality?
Light is a form of electromagnetic radiation that is visible to the human eye, but it also refers more
broadly to a vast range of radiation types, from radio waves to gamma rays. It's one of the most
important and fascinating phenomena in physics, playing a crucial role in everything from vision to
photosynthesis to high-speed communication.

Key Properties of Light:


1. Dual Nature: Wave and Particle
• Light behaves both as a wave and a particle, a concept known as wave-particle duality.
• As a wave, light has properties like wavelength, frequency, and speed.
• As a particle, light consists of tiny packets of energy called photons.
2. Speed of Light
• In a vacuum, light travels at about 299,792,458 meters per second (about 300,000
km/s), often rounded to ccc in physics.
• This speed is the universal speed limit—nothing can travel faster.
3. Electromagnetic Spectrum
Light is just a small part of the electromagnetic spectrum, which includes:
• Radio waves
• Microwaves
• Infrared (IR)
• Visible light (what we see)
• Ultraviolet (UV)
• X-rays
• Gamma rays
4. Color and Wavelength
• Visible light ranges from violet (shorter wavelength) to red (longer wavelength).
• Each color corresponds to a different wavelength and energy level.
5. Interactions with Matter
• Light can be reflected, refracted, diffracted, or absorbed.
• These interactions explain everyday phenomena like mirrors, rainbows, shadows, and
lenses.
6. Quantum Aspects
• In quantum physics, light is made of photons, which are massless particles that carry
energy.
• The energy of a photon is proportional to its frequency:
E=h⋅fE = h \cdot fE=h⋅f
where EEE is energy, hhh is Planck’s constant, and fff is frequency.

Importance of Light:
• Biology: Enables vision, drives photosynthesis, and regulates circadian rhythms.
• Technology: Used in fiber optics, lasers, solar cells, and medical imaging.
• Astronomy: Helps us understand distant stars and galaxies by analyzing the light they emit.
Would you like a simple diagram of the electromagnetic spectrum or a visual explanation of wave-
particle duality?
Light is a form of electromagnetic radiation that is visible to the human eye, but it also refers more
broadly to a vast range of radiation types, from radio waves to gamma rays. It's one of the most
important and fascinating phenomena in physics, playing a crucial role in everything from vision to
photosynthesis to high-speed communication.

Key Properties of Light:


1. Dual Nature: Wave and Particle
• Light behaves both as a wave and a particle, a concept known as wave-particle duality.
• As a wave, light has properties like wavelength, frequency, and speed.
• As a particle, light consists of tiny packets of energy called photons.
2. Speed of Light
• In a vacuum, light travels at about 299,792,458 meters per second (about 300,000
km/s), often rounded to ccc in physics.
• This speed is the universal speed limit—nothing can travel faster.
3. Electromagnetic Spectrum
Light is just a small part of the electromagnetic spectrum, which includes:
• Radio waves
• Microwaves
• Infrared (IR)
• Visible light (what we see)
• Ultraviolet (UV)
• X-rays
• Gamma rays
4. Color and Wavelength
• Visible light ranges from violet (shorter wavelength) to red (longer wavelength).
• Each color corresponds to a different wavelength and energy level.
5. Interactions with Matter
• Light can be reflected, refracted, diffracted, or absorbed.
• These interactions explain everyday phenomena like mirrors, rainbows, shadows, and
lenses.
6. Quantum Aspects
• In quantum physics, light is made of photons, which are massless particles that carry
energy.
• The energy of a photon is proportional to its frequency:
E=h⋅fE = h \cdot fE=h⋅f
where EEE is energy, hhh is Planck’s constant, and fff is frequency.

Importance of Light:
• Biology: Enables vision, drives photosynthesis, and regulates circadian rhythms.
• Technology: Used in fiber optics, lasers, solar cells, and medical imaging.
• Astronomy: Helps us understand distant stars and galaxies by analyzing the light they emit.
Would you like a simple diagram of the electromagnetic spectrum or a visual explanation of wave-
particle duality?
Light is a form of electromagnetic radiation that is visible to the human eye, but it also refers more
broadly to a vast range of radiation types, from radio waves to gamma rays. It's one of the most
important and fascinating phenomena in physics, playing a crucial role in everything from vision to
photosynthesis to high-speed communication.
Key Properties of Light:
1. Dual Nature: Wave and Particle
• Light behaves both as a wave and a particle, a concept known as wave-particle duality.
• As a wave, light has properties like wavelength, frequency, and speed.
• As a particle, light consists of tiny packets of energy called photons.
2. Speed of Light
• In a vacuum, light travels at about 299,792,458 meters per second (about 300,000
km/s), often rounded to ccc in physics.
• This speed is the universal speed limit—nothing can travel faster.
3. Electromagnetic Spectrum
Light is just a small part of the electromagnetic spectrum, which includes:
• Radio waves
• Microwaves
• Infrared (IR)
• Visible light (what we see)
• Ultraviolet (UV)
• X-rays
• Gamma rays
4. Color and Wavelength
• Visible light ranges from violet (shorter wavelength) to red (longer wavelength).
• Each color corresponds to a different wavelength and energy level.
5. Interactions with Matter
• Light can be reflected, refracted, diffracted, or absorbed.
• These interactions explain everyday phenomena like mirrors, rainbows, shadows, and
lenses.
6. Quantum Aspects
• In quantum physics, light is made of photons, which are massless particles that carry
energy.
• The energy of a photon is proportional to its frequency:
E=h⋅fE = h \cdot fE=h⋅f
where EEE is energy, hhh is Planck’s constant, and fff is frequency.
Importance of Light:
• Biology: Enables vision, drives photosynthesis, and regulates circadian rhythms.
• Technology: Used in fiber optics, lasers, solar cells, and medical imaging.
• Astronomy: Helps us understand distant stars and galaxies by analyzing the light they emit.
Would you like a simple diagram of the electromagnetic spectrum or a visual explanation of wave-
particle duality?
Light is a form of electromagnetic radiation that is visible to the human eye, but it also refers more
broadly to a vast range of radiation types, from radio waves to gamma rays. It's one of the most
important and fascinating phenomena in physics, playing a crucial role in everything from vision to
photosynthesis to high-speed communication.

Key Properties of Light:


1. Dual Nature: Wave and Particle
• Light behaves both as a wave and a particle, a concept known as wave-particle duality.
• As a wave, light has properties like wavelength, frequency, and speed.
• As a particle, light consists of tiny packets of energy called photons.
2. Speed of Light
• In a vacuum, light travels at about 299,792,458 meters per second (about 300,000
km/s), often rounded to ccc in physics.
• This speed is the universal speed limit—nothing can travel faster.
3. Electromagnetic Spectrum
Light is just a small part of the electromagnetic spectrum, which includes:
• Radio waves
• Microwaves
• Infrared (IR)
• Visible light (what we see)
• Ultraviolet (UV)
• X-rays
• Gamma rays
4. Color and Wavelength
• Visible light ranges from violet (shorter wavelength) to red (longer wavelength).
• Each color corresponds to a different wavelength and energy level.
5. Interactions with Matter
• Light can be reflected, refracted, diffracted, or absorbed.
• These interactions explain everyday phenomena like mirrors, rainbows, shadows, and
lenses.
6. Quantum Aspects
• In quantum physics, light is made of photons, which are massless particles that carry
energy.
• The energy of a photon is proportional to its frequency:
E=h⋅fE = h \cdot fE=h⋅f
where EEE is energy, hhh is Planck’s constant, and fff is frequency.

Importance of Light:
• Biology: Enables vision, drives photosynthesis, and regulates circadian rhythms.
• Technology: Used in fiber optics, lasers, solar cells, and medical imaging.
• Astronomy: Helps us understand distant stars and galaxies by analyzing the light they emit.
Would you like a simple diagram of the electromagnetic spectrum or a visual explanation of wave-
particle duality?
Light is a form of electromagnetic radiation that is visible to the human eye, but it also refers more
broadly to a vast range of radiation types, from radio waves to gamma rays. It's one of the most
important and fascinating phenomena in physics, playing a crucial role in everything from vision to
photosynthesis to high-speed communication.

Key Properties of Light:


1. Dual Nature: Wave and Particle
• Light behaves both as a wave and a particle, a concept known as wave-particle duality.
• As a wave, light has properties like wavelength, frequency, and speed.
• As a particle, light consists of tiny packets of energy called photons.
2. Speed of Light
• In a vacuum, light travels at about 299,792,458 meters per second (about 300,000
km/s), often rounded to ccc in physics.
• This speed is the universal speed limit—nothing can travel faster.
3. Electromagnetic Spectrum
Light is just a small part of the electromagnetic spectrum, which includes:
• Radio waves
• Microwaves
• Infrared (IR)
• Visible light (what we see)
• Ultraviolet (UV)
• X-rays
• Gamma rays
4. Color and Wavelength
• Visible light ranges from violet (shorter wavelength) to red (longer wavelength).
• Each color corresponds to a different wavelength and energy level.
5. Interactions with Matter
• Light can be reflected, refracted, diffracted, or absorbed.
• These interactions explain everyday phenomena like mirrors, rainbows, shadows, and
lenses.
6. Quantum Aspects
• In quantum physics, light is made of photons, which are massless particles that carry
energy.
• The energy of a photon is proportional to its frequency:
E=h⋅fE = h \cdot fE=h⋅f
where EEE is energy, hhh is Planck’s constant, and fff is frequency.

Importance of Light:
• Biology: Enables vision, drives photosynthesis, and regulates circadian rhythms.
• Technology: Used in fiber optics, lasers, solar cells, and medical imaging.
• Astronomy: Helps us understand distant stars and galaxies by analyzing the light they emit.
Would you like a simple diagram of the electromagnetic spectrum or a visual explanation of wave-
particle duality?
Light is a form of electromagnetic radiation that is visible to the human eye, but it also refers more
broadly to a vast range of radiation types, from radio waves to gamma rays. It's one of the most
important and fascinating phenomena in physics, playing a crucial role in everything from vision to
photosynthesis to high-speed communication.

Key Properties of Light:


1. Dual Nature: Wave and Particle
• Light behaves both as a wave and a particle, a concept known as wave-particle duality.
• As a wave, light has properties like wavelength, frequency, and speed.
• As a particle, light consists of tiny packets of energy called photons.
2. Speed of Light
• In a vacuum, light travels at about 299,792,458 meters per second (about 300,000
km/s), often rounded to ccc in physics.
• This speed is the universal speed limit—nothing can travel faster.
3. Electromagnetic Spectrum
Light is just a small part of the electromagnetic spectrum, which includes:
• Radio waves
• Microwaves
• Infrared (IR)
• Visible light (what we see)
• Ultraviolet (UV)
• X-rays
• Gamma rays
4. Color and Wavelength
• Visible light ranges from violet (shorter wavelength) to red (longer wavelength).
• Each color corresponds to a different wavelength and energy level.
5. Interactions with Matter
• Light can be reflected, refracted, diffracted, or absorbed.
• These interactions explain everyday phenomena like mirrors, rainbows, shadows, and
lenses.
6. Quantum Aspects
• In quantum physics, light is made of photons, which are massless particles that carry
energy.
• The energy of a photon is proportional to its frequency:
E=h⋅fE = h \cdot fE=h⋅f
where EEE is energy, hhh is Planck’s constant, and fff is frequency.

Importance of Light:
• Biology: Enables vision, drives photosynthesis, and regulates circadian rhythms.
• Technology: Used in fiber optics, lasers, solar cells, and medical imaging.
• Astronomy: Helps us understand distant stars and galaxies by analyzing the light they emit.
Would you like a simple diagram of the electromagnetic spectrum or a visual explanation of wave-
particle duality?
Light is a form of electromagnetic radiation that is visible to the human eye, but it also refers more
broadly to a vast range of radiation types, from radio waves to gamma rays. It's one of the most
important and fascinating phenomena in physics, playing a crucial role in everything from vision to
photosynthesis to high-speed communication.

Key Properties of Light:


1. Dual Nature: Wave and Particle
• Light behaves both as a wave and a particle, a concept known as wave-particle duality.
• As a wave, light has properties like wavelength, frequency, and speed.
• As a particle, light consists of tiny packets of energy called photons.
2. Speed of Light
• In a vacuum, light travels at about 299,792,458 meters per second (about 300,000
km/s), often rounded to ccc in physics.
• This speed is the universal speed limit—nothing can travel faster.
3. Electromagnetic Spectrum
Light is just a small part of the electromagnetic spectrum, which includes:
• Radio waves
• Microwaves
• Infrared (IR)
• Visible light (what we see)
• Ultraviolet (UV)
• X-rays
• Gamma rays
4. Color and Wavelength
• Visible light ranges from violet (shorter wavelength) to red (longer wavelength).
• Each color corresponds to a different wavelength and energy level.
5. Interactions with Matter
• Light can be reflected, refracted, diffracted, or absorbed.
• These interactions explain everyday phenomena like mirrors, rainbows, shadows, and
lenses.
6. Quantum Aspects
• In quantum physics, light is made of photons, which are massless particles that carry
energy.
• The energy of a photon is proportional to its frequency:
E=h⋅fE = h \cdot fE=h⋅f
where EEE is energy, hhh is Planck’s constant, and fff is frequency.

Importance of Light:
• Biology: Enables vision, drives photosynthesis, and regulates circadian rhythms.
• Technology: Used in fiber optics, lasers, solar cells, and medical imaging.
• Astronomy: Helps us understand distant stars and galaxies by analyzing the light they emit.
Would you like a simple diagram of the electromagnetic spectrum or a visual explanation of wave-
particle duality?
Light is a form of electromagnetic radiation that is visible to the human eye, but it also refers more
broadly to a vast range of radiation types, from radio waves to gamma rays. It's one of the most
important and fascinating phenomena in physics, playing a crucial role in everything from vision to
photosynthesis to high-speed communication.

Key Properties of Light:


1. Dual Nature: Wave and Particle
• Light behaves both as a wave and a particle, a concept known as wave-particle duality.
• As a wave, light has properties like wavelength, frequency, and speed.
• As a particle, light consists of tiny packets of energy called photons.
2. Speed of Light
• In a vacuum, light travels at about 299,792,458 meters per second (about 300,000
km/s), often rounded to ccc in physics.
• This speed is the universal speed limit—nothing can travel faster.
3. Electromagnetic Spectrum
Light is just a small part of the electromagnetic spectrum, which includes:
• Radio waves
• Microwaves
• Infrared (IR)
• Visible light (what we see)
• Ultraviolet (UV)
• X-rays
• Gamma rays
4. Color and Wavelength
• Visible light ranges from violet (shorter wavelength) to red (longer wavelength).
• Each color corresponds to a different wavelength and energy level.
5. Interactions with Matter
• Light can be reflected, refracted, diffracted, or absorbed.
• These interactions explain everyday phenomena like mirrors, rainbows, shadows, and
lenses.
6. Quantum Aspects
• In quantum physics, light is made of photons, which are massless particles that carry
energy.
• The energy of a photon is proportional to its frequency:
E=h⋅fE = h \cdot fE=h⋅f
where EEE is energy, hhh is Planck’s constant, and fff is frequency.

Importance of Light:
• Biology: Enables vision, drives photosynthesis, and regulates circadian rhythms.
• Technology: Used in fiber optics, lasers, solar cells, and medical imaging.
• Astronomy: Helps us understand distant stars and galaxies by analyzing the light they emit.
Would you like a simple diagram of the electromagnetic spectrum or a visual explanation of wave-
particle duality?
Light is a form of electromagnetic radiation that is visible to the human eye, but it also refers more
broadly to a vast range of radiation types, from radio waves to gamma rays. It's one of the most
important and fascinating phenomena in physics, playing a crucial role in everything from vision to
photosynthesis to high-speed communication.

Key Properties of Light:


1. Dual Nature: Wave and Particle
• Light behaves both as a wave and a particle, a concept known as wave-particle duality.
• As a wave, light has properties like wavelength, frequency, and speed.
• As a particle, light consists of tiny packets of energy called photons.
2. Speed of Light
• In a vacuum, light travels at about 299,792,458 meters per second (about 300,000
km/s), often rounded to ccc in physics.
• This speed is the universal speed limit—nothing can travel faster.
3. Electromagnetic Spectrum
Light is just a small part of the electromagnetic spectrum, which includes:
• Radio waves
• Microwaves
• Infrared (IR)
• Visible light (what we see)
• Ultraviolet (UV)
• X-rays
• Gamma rays
4. Color and Wavelength
• Visible light ranges from violet (shorter wavelength) to red (longer wavelength).
• Each color corresponds to a different wavelength and energy level.
5. Interactions with Matter
• Light can be reflected, refracted, diffracted, or absorbed.
• These interactions explain everyday phenomena like mirrors, rainbows, shadows, and
lenses.
6. Quantum Aspects
• In quantum physics, light is made of photons, which are massless particles that carry
energy.
• The energy of a photon is proportional to its frequency:
E=h⋅fE = h \cdot fE=h⋅f
where EEE is energy, hhh is Planck’s constant, and fff is frequency.

Importance of Light:
• Biology: Enables vision, drives photosynthesis, and regulates circadian rhythms.
• Technology: Used in fiber optics, lasers, solar cells, and medical imaging.
• Astronomy: Helps us understand distant stars and galaxies by analyzing the light they emit.
Would you like a simple diagram of the electromagnetic spectrum or a visual explanation of wave-
particle duality?
Light is a form of electromagnetic radiation that is visible to the human eye, but it also refers more
broadly to a vast range of radiation types, from radio waves to gamma rays. It's one of the most
important and fascinating phenomena in physics, playing a crucial role in everything from vision to
photosynthesis to high-speed communication.

Key Properties of Light:


1. Dual Nature: Wave and Particle
• Light behaves both as a wave and a particle, a concept known as wave-particle duality.
• As a wave, light has properties like wavelength, frequency, and speed.
• As a particle, light consists of tiny packets of energy called photons.
2. Speed of Light
• In a vacuum, light travels at about 299,792,458 meters per second (about 300,000
km/s), often rounded to ccc in physics.
• This speed is the universal speed limit—nothing can travel faster.
3. Electromagnetic Spectrum
Light is just a small part of the electromagnetic spectrum, which includes:
• Radio waves
• Microwaves
• Infrared (IR)
• Visible light (what we see)
• Ultraviolet (UV)
• X-rays
• Gamma rays
4. Color and Wavelength
• Visible light ranges from violet (shorter wavelength) to red (longer wavelength).
• Each color corresponds to a different wavelength and energy level.
5. Interactions with Matter
• Light can be reflected, refracted, diffracted, or absorbed.
• These interactions explain everyday phenomena like mirrors, rainbows, shadows, and
lenses.
6. Quantum Aspects
• In quantum physics, light is made of photons, which are massless particles that carry
energy.
• The energy of a photon is proportional to its frequency:
E=h⋅fE = h \cdot fE=h⋅f
where EEE is energy, hhh is Planck’s constant, and fff is frequency.

Importance of Light:
• Biology: Enables vision, drives photosynthesis, and regulates circadian rhythms.
• Technology: Used in fiber optics, lasers, solar cells, and medical imaging.
• Astronomy: Helps us understand distant stars and galaxies by analyzing the light they emit.
Would you like a simple diagram of the electromagnetic spectrum or a visual explanation of wave-
particle duality?
Light is a form of electromagnetic radiation that is visible to the human eye, but it also refers more
broadly to a vast range of radiation types, from radio waves to gamma rays. It's one of the most
important and fascinating phenomena in physics, playing a crucial role in everything from vision to
photosynthesis to high-speed communication.

Key Properties of Light:


1. Dual Nature: Wave and Particle
• Light behaves both as a wave and a particle, a concept known as wave-particle duality.
• As a wave, light has properties like wavelength, frequency, and speed.
• As a particle, light consists of tiny packets of energy called photons.
2. Speed of Light
• In a vacuum, light travels at about 299,792,458 meters per second (about 300,000
km/s), often rounded to ccc in physics.
• This speed is the universal speed limit—nothing can travel faster.
3. Electromagnetic Spectrum
Light is just a small part of the electromagnetic spectrum, which includes:
• Radio waves
• Microwaves
• Infrared (IR)
• Visible light (what we see)
• Ultraviolet (UV)
• X-rays
• Gamma rays
4. Color and Wavelength
• Visible light ranges from violet (shorter wavelength) to red (longer wavelength).
• Each color corresponds to a different wavelength and energy level.
5. Interactions with Matter
• Light can be reflected, refracted, diffracted, or absorbed.
• These interactions explain everyday phenomena like mirrors, rainbows, shadows, and
lenses.
6. Quantum Aspects
• In quantum physics, light is made of photons, which are massless particles that carry
energy.
• The energy of a photon is proportional to its frequency:
E=h⋅fE = h \cdot fE=h⋅f
where EEE is energy, hhh is Planck’s constant, and fff is frequency.

Importance of Light:
• Biology: Enables vision, drives photosynthesis, and regulates circadian rhythms.
• Technology: Used in fiber optics, lasers, solar cells, and medical imaging.
• Astronomy: Helps us understand distant stars and galaxies by analyzing the light they emit.
Would you like a simple diagram of the electromagnetic spectrum or a visual explanation of wave-
particle duality?
Light is a form of electromagnetic radiation that is visible to the human eye, but it also refers more
broadly to a vast range of radiation types, from radio waves to gamma rays. It's one of the most
important and fascinating phenomena in physics, playing a crucial role in everything from vision to
photosynthesis to high-speed communication.

Key Properties of Light:


1. Dual Nature: Wave and Particle
• Light behaves both as a wave and a particle, a concept known as wave-particle duality.
• As a wave, light has properties like wavelength, frequency, and speed.
• As a particle, light consists of tiny packets of energy called photons.
2. Speed of Light
• In a vacuum, light travels at about 299,792,458 meters per second (about 300,000
km/s), often rounded to ccc in physics.
• This speed is the universal speed limit—nothing can travel faster.
3. Electromagnetic Spectrum
Light is just a small part of the electromagnetic spectrum, which includes:
• Radio waves
• Microwaves
• Infrared (IR)
• Visible light (what we see)
• Ultraviolet (UV)
• X-rays
• Gamma rays
4. Color and Wavelength
• Visible light ranges from violet (shorter wavelength) to red (longer wavelength).
• Each color corresponds to a different wavelength and energy level.
5. Interactions with Matter
• Light can be reflected, refracted, diffracted, or absorbed.
• These interactions explain everyday phenomena like mirrors, rainbows, shadows, and
lenses.
6. Quantum Aspects
• In quantum physics, light is made of photons, which are massless particles that carry
energy.
• The energy of a photon is proportional to its frequency:
E=h⋅fE = h \cdot fE=h⋅f
where EEE is energy, hhh is Planck’s constant, and fff is frequency.

Importance of Light:
• Biology: Enables vision, drives photosynthesis, and regulates circadian rhythms.
• Technology: Used in fiber optics, lasers, solar cells, and medical imaging.
• Astronomy: Helps us understand distant stars and galaxies by analyzing the light they emit.
Would you like a simple diagram of the electromagnetic spectrum or a visual explanation of wave-
particle duality?

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