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Lesson 282 of 500 · Extra Passages
⭐ 30 XPWaves Light Part 4
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Waves of light are a type of electromagnetic radiation that travels in the form of energy.
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Waves of light are a type of electromagnetic radiation that travels in the form of energy. Light waves move through space at a speed of about 299,792 kilometers per second (or roughly 186,282 miles per second). Unlike sound waves, which require a medium like air or water to travel, light can move through a vacuum. Light waves have different wavelengths, which determine their color; for instance, blue light has a shorter wavelength than red light. A common example of light waves in action is a rainbow, which forms when sunlight passes through rain droplets, bending and separating into different colors. This bending is called refraction, and it happens because light waves change speed as they enter and exit the water droplets. Understanding light waves helps us appreciate the beauty of natural phenomena and the science behind technologies like lasers and fiber optics.
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1 of 2What happens when light waves enter and exit water droplets?
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