Reflection of Light

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Light

An electromagnetic radiation

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energy transfer

It represent __________ from the source to the observer.

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phenomena

Many types of __________ depend on the properties of light such as: TV or computer monitor, Blue sky, images in mirrors, eyeglasses, contact lenses, and rainbow.

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particle & wave

Light has characteristics of both _____ and as a _____.

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Light as a wave

Defined by its properties of wavelength, frequency, and speed

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electric and magnetic fields

Light waves are produced by alternating __________ that oscillate perpendicular to each other and to the direction of the wave's travel.

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Light as a Particle

Defined by its behavior as photons, which are elementary particles that carry a fixed amount of energy and momentum.

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energy and momentum

Defined by its behavior as photons, which are elementary particles that carry a fixed amount of __________.

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Ray Optics

Also known as geometrical optics, is a branch of optics that describes light propagation in terms of rays.