OCPP 102 1.1 (Principles Of Light, Electromagnetic
Spectrum Visible And Invisible Light) – Q’s And A’s
Optics Right Ans - the scientific study of the behavior of light
Corpuscular Theory Right Ans - Introduced by Pythagoras and elaborated
on by Isaac Newton, published in late 1600s states that light consist of tiny
particles or bundles of corpuscles, which are emitted by the light source, and
gathered in or absorbed by the eye, allowing for a visual experience
Corpuscular theory Right Ans - Describes reflection, it can also explain how
light can be used to create electrical energy, and to be used to describe
reflection as well as refraction
Corpuscular theory Right Ans - Explain shadows, and that the tiny particles
of light will be stopped by an object and unobstructed particles will continue
on forming a shadow
Indistinct shadow Right Ans - Results when light from two separate
sources falls on the same object,two shadows overlapping
Electromagnetic Wave Theory Right Ans - Explains that light travels in a
series of waves moving outward from a light source
Electromagnetic Wave Theory Right Ans - Explains how a rainbow is
formed
Electromagnetic Wave Theory Right Ans - Explains how light is dispersed
when it passes through a prism
Electromagnetic Wave Theory Right Ans - Explains how a telescope works
Wave Theory of Light Right Ans - Describes light as waves that move
out/spread out from the source that generates light
Wave Theory of Light Right Ans - Proposed by Dutch physicist, Christian
Huygens in 1678
, James Clerk Maxwell Right Ans - In the 1800's, _________, a Scottish scientist
elaborated on the wave theory
electric and magnetic properties (electromagnetic waves) Right Ans -
James Clerk Maxwell described light as having ______________ .
A Dynamic Theory of the Electromagnetic Field Right Ans - Published by
James Clerk Maxwell
waves, at the speed of light Right Ans - "A Dynamic Theory of the
Electromagnetic Field" proposed that electric and magnetic fields travel
through space as _______ moving ____________________ .
unification of light, radio waves Right Ans - "A Dynamic Theory of the
Electromagnetic Field" explains the ____________________ and the electrical
phenomena leading to the prediction of the existence of ________________ .
how light is generated Right Ans - "A Dynamic Theory of the
Electromagnetic Field" is an improvement over the wave theory in that
explains ___________________.
Electromagnetic Wave Theory Right Ans - The theory that we use today to
explain light
Nanometers (nm) Right Ans - Wave lengths are expressed (measured) in
_____________
gamma rays, x-rays, and ultraviolet rays Right Ans - Electromagnetic
wavelengths that are SHORTER than visible light.
Infrared, radar, radio, TV Right Ans - Electromagnetic wavelengths that are
LONGER than visible light.
Electromagnetic Wave Theory Right Ans - Described as waves moving
outward from the light source in concentric rings, much like waves, created by
a pebble tossed in a pond
Electromagnetic Wave Theory Right Ans - Theory that explains how white
light is broken into its component parts in passing through a prism
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