If the Wavelength of a Light Beam Is Doubled,what Happens

question 75

Multiple Choice

If the wavelength of a light beam is doubled,what happens to the momentum of the photons in that light beam?

• A)It is halved.
• B)It stays the same.
• C)It is doubled.
• D)It is reduced by one-fourth of its original value.
• E)It is increased to four times its original value.

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Definitions:

Neural Pathways

Networks of neurons that transmit signals between different parts of the brain and the nervous system.

Frequency Theory

Theory on how the inner ear registers the frequency of sound, stating that the perception of a sound’s frequency depends on how often the auditory nerve fires.

Basilar Membrane

A key structure in the cochlea of the inner ear which plays a critical role in the sense of hearing by vibrating in response to sound.

Auditory Nerve

The nerve that transmits auditory information from the inner ear (cochlea) to the brain.