physics of light Flashcards
(7 cards)
1
Q
speed of light:
A
c = f x Ī
2
Q
Refraction:
A
Bending of light, shorter wavelengths bend more
3
Q
Total Internal Reflection:
A
Occurs when light travels from denser to rarer medium and angle > critical
4
Q
Scattering:
A
Shorter (blue) wavelengths scatter more
5
Q
š£ =
A
=
šx š
6
Q
Light intensity decreases with distance
A
Iā 1/d^2
ā
7
Q
Blue light
A
deviates most in prisms
