Light Energy and Wavelength
11th Grade · Science · 75 min· Sc23.ess.epu.ssp (stars And Star Properties) Sc23.ess.epu.hp (historical Perspectives)
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Learning Objective
I can explain how the energy and wavelength of light are related and how these properties encode information about distant objects.
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Light is a form of energy that travels in waves, and we call it electromagnetic radiation.
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The energy of light is related to its wavelength, where shorter wavelengths have more energy and are perceived as "bluer" colors.
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By analyzing the light from distant objects using spectroscopy, we can determine their temperature, density, motion, and chemical composition.
