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3 years ago

What two models are used to describe how light behaves

Physics

1 answer:

S_A_V [24]3 years ago

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Answer:

Light is one of nature's ways of moving energy from one place to another.

Explanation:

It has no substance, or mass. How does light travel? Light behaves like a traveling wave, something like waves in a string or on the surface of water.

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Given values:

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2.93 = 1243/240 - Φ

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E = 1243/λ - Φ

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Given values:

c = 3×10⁸m/s, λ = 5.52×10⁻⁷m

Plug in and solve for f:

3×10⁸ = f(5.52×10⁻⁷)

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Answer:

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Explanation:

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Unknown:

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