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Light, is it a wave or particle?

:) Asked by honiko about 1 year ago, 10 answers.

So whats light a wave or a particle?

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Idontexist Answered by pack3tg0st on Jul 10, 2008, 11:37PM
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Light is electromagnetic energy, which travels in waves. however, it also has Mass, which gives it the characteristics of a partical.

This question may not be answered in our lifetime, but one of the current theories is that light is its own entity (photon).

long drawn out physics discussion ensues, so I'll cut myself short :P

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Shark Atack Answered by funadvice on Jul 08, 2008, 03:40AM
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I think its a wave... I used to be a science geek... used to.

Not nice to laugh at other's short comings Answered by ethmer on Jul 08, 2008, 05:17AM
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If I've learned right from the TV science programs, I believe it has the properties of both.

 

Answered by runeblade on Jul 08, 2008, 08:08AM
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Modern theory is particle-wave duality. Basically it has properties of both. It has frequency and wavelength just like a wave, but its made up of particles called photons.

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guru4GOD Answered by guru4god on Jul 08, 2008, 09:27AM
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Both.

pete wentz has this phone Answered by thatgirl on Jul 08, 2008, 10:18PM
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YEA what HE SAID BOTH
IT CAN BE BOTH
http://www.play-hookey.com/optics/light_as_particle.html

Love of my life. Answered by blackwolf123321 on Jul 09, 2008, 07:13AM
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It's a particle.

Shark Atack Answered by funadvice on Jul 09, 2008, 09:26AM
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light has the properties of wave and particle.
isn't anyone familiar with einstein, planck, compton and de broglie?

Answered by elboricuazo on Jul 09, 2008, 05:59PM
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I BELIVE THERE BOTH...ITS A WAVE OF PARTICLES THAT COME FROM THE SUN THATS JUST IN SIMPLE WORDS I REALLY DON'T KNOW HOW TO EXPLAIN IT

black and white me Answered by rodion on Jul 29, 2008, 05:14PM
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it depends on its velocity.

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