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If time stops at the velocity of light, how can a photon oscillate with a frequency?
Frequency is defined with cycles/second.
Frequency is defined with cycles/second.
RelativeQuant said:If time stops at the velocity of light
According to Einstein's theory of relativity, as an object approaches the speed of light, time slows down for that object. At the speed of light, time would essentially stop for that object.
The relationship between time and the velocity of light is described by the theory of relativity. As an object's velocity approaches the speed of light, time for that object slows down.
As photons travel at the speed of light, time does not pass for them. Therefore, from the perspective of a photon, it does not experience time and it is not affected by time dilation.
While time does not pass for a photon, it still has a frequency due to its oscillating electromagnetic field. This frequency is determined by the energy and wavelength of the photon.
A photon's frequency is still important because it determines its energy and properties. It is also essential in understanding the behavior of light and the fundamental principles of quantum mechanics.