Physics Light
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In a nutshell, what is light?
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What is a photon?
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Can light be understood as both a wave and particle?
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When people talk about light, what do they usually mean?
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What is in the electromagnetic spectrum?
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On the electromagnetic spectrum, which waves have the smallest wavelengths?
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What do all waves on the electromagnetic spectrum have in common?
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What makes visible light so special?
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How is light created?
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What two oscillating fields make up electromagnetic radiation?
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How long does it take light leaving a candle to reach the speed of light?
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Why is ‘c’ the speed of light?
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13.
What is the speed of light in a vacuum?
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14.
How does the shoe cover technology at CalTech work?
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How many FPS (Frames Per Second) can the world’s fastest camera take pictures?
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About how long does it take light to travel the length of a small water bottle?
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How long is a picosecond?
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Does the camera show light moving smoothly through space?
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