Wavelengths of Light

Wavelengths of light refer to the distance between successive peaks of a light wave, determining its color and energy. They are measured in units like nanometers (billionths of a meter). Light with shorter wavelengths, like violet and blue, carries more energy, while longer wavelengths, like red and infrared, carry less. Wavelengths also influence how light interacts with objects, affecting visibility and perception. Think of wavelength as the "size" of the wave pattern: larger for red light, smaller for violet. This concept helps explain phenomena like rainbow colors, the transparency of materials, and how different kinds of electromagnetic radiation behave.