Multiple Choice
Which of the following best describes the relationship between the frequency (ν) of electromagnetic radiation and its energy (E)?
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Wavelength and Frequency
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Which property of light is primarily responsible for the different colors observed in visible light?
A
The speed of the light waves
B
The polarization of the light waves
C
The frequency of the light waves
D
The amplitude of the light waves
Verified step by step guidance1
Understand that visible light is an electromagnetic wave characterized by properties such as speed, frequency, wavelength, amplitude, and polarization.
Recall that the speed of light in a vacuum is constant and does not change the color of light; it affects how fast the wave travels but not its color.
Recognize that polarization refers to the orientation of the light wave's electric field and does not influence the color perceived.
Know that amplitude relates to the intensity or brightness of the light, not its color.
Identify that the frequency (or equivalently the wavelength) of the light wave determines the color we observe, as different frequencies correspond to different colors in the visible spectrum.
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