What elements a light made of?

Thread starter chuckadoll
Start date May 12, 2013
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In summary, light is made of a combination of different elements, with hydrogen being the main element. Light is created through the emission of photons by atoms that have absorbed energy, and the color of light is determined by the wavelength of these photons. Light can be broken down into smaller components through dispersion, and it is a form of energy that can be converted into other forms such as heat or electricity.

May 12, 2013

chuckadoll

What elements?

How a light beam became a light?

Thanks in advanced.

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May 12, 2013

Danger

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Considering how you responded to the correct answers in your other thread, this does not deserve any sort of scientific answer. :grumpy:

May 12, 2013

Fredrik

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I agree with Danger. Thread closed for moderation.

What elements is light made of?

Light is made of a combination of different elements, but the main element is hydrogen. Other elements that can be found in light include helium, carbon, nitrogen, and oxygen.

How is light created?

Light is created when atoms absorb energy and then release it in the form of photons. This process is known as emission. The specific energy levels and electronic configurations of different elements determine the color and properties of the light they emit.

What determines the color of light?

The color of light is determined by the wavelength of the photons it emits. Different elements emit photons with different wavelengths depending on their energy levels and electronic configurations. For example, red light has a longer wavelength than blue light.

Can light be broken down into smaller components?

Yes, light can be broken down into smaller components through a process called dispersion. This can be seen in a rainbow, where white light is separated into its individual colors as it passes through water droplets in the air.

Is light a form of energy?

Yes, light is a form of energy. It is a type of electromagnetic radiation that carries energy and can travel through space. Light can also be converted into other forms of energy, such as heat or electricity.