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BlakeIn wave theory, light is described as an electromagnetic wave that propagates through space in the form of oscillating electric and magnetic fields. These fields oscillate perpendicular to each other and to the direction of the wave's propagation. The wave nature of light accounts for phenomena such as interference and diffraction.
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What kind of wave has matter at right angles to direction wave travels?
Transverse wave. In a transverse wave, the particles of the medium move perpendicular to the direction of the wave propagation. Examples include light and electromagnetic waves.
What properties of light cannot be described by using the wave model of light?
The particle nature of light, as described by the photon theory, cannot be fully explained by the wave model of light. The wave model also cannot account for certain phenomena such as the photoelectric effect and the behavior of light in very small scales, which require a particle-like description of light.
What type of wave is a light wave an example of?
A light wave is an example of an electromagnetic wave.
Is light an electromagnetic wave?
Yes, light is an electromagnetic wave.
A light waves brightness depends on the?
A light wave's brightness depends on its amplitude, which determines the intensity of the wave. The greater the amplitude, the brighter the light wave will appear.
