The potential for light to perform work is called light energy. Light energy is the only form of energy that we can actually see directly. It is formed through chemical, radiation, and mechanical means. Light energy can also be converted into other forms of energy.
Who discovered the light wave?
In 1690, Christiaan Huygens proposed a theory that explained light as a wave. However, a rival theory was proposed by Sir Isaac Newton in 1704. Newton, who had discovered the visible spectrum in 1666, held that light is composed of tiny particles emitted by luminous bodies.
What is the energy of light?
Electromagnetic energy is the same as radiation or light energy. This type of kinetic energy can take the form of visible light waves, like the light from a candle or a light bulb like radio waves, microwaves, x-rays and gamma rays.
Who discovered the light wave?
In 1690, Christiaan Huygens proposed a theory that explained light as a wave. However, a rival theory was proposed by Sir Isaac Newton in 1704. Newton, who had discovered the visible spectrum in 1666, held that light is composed of tiny particles emitted by luminous bodies.
What is the energy of light?
Electromagnetic energy is the same as radiation or light energy. This type of kinetic energy can take the form of visible light waves, like the light from a candle or a light bulb like radio waves, microwaves, x-rays and gamma rays.
What is the electromagnetic spectrum?
The range of wavelengths or frequencies over which electromagnetic radiation extends.
As you look at the higher energy waves they become more harmful.
The range of wavelengths or frequencies over which electromagnetic radiation extends.
As you look at the higher energy waves they become more harmful.
Light is a particle and a wave. There is a concept that is called wave-particle duality, this is an idea that represents light as being a wave and particles.
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