- Is-Frequency-the-Light-I.mp3
- Is-Frequency-the-Light-I.mp4
- Is-Frequency-the-Light-Unplugged-Underground-XII.mp3
- Is-Frequency-the-Light-Unplugged-Underground-XII.mp4
- Is-Frequency-the-Light-intro.mp3
[Intro]
Is frequency the light?
(No, that can’t be right)
[Verse 1]
I see the light
But I can’t wrap my head around it
Try though I might
I can’t grasp… not even a bit
[Chorus]
Is frequency the light?
(No, that can’t be right)
Oscillates (as it propagates)
At a rapid rate
[Bridge]
Wave (say hi)
Wave (goodbye)
Can you save a wave?
[Verse 2]
Can’t be the light
Though I try with all my might
From what I can see
Seems to bounce right of me
[Chorus]
Is frequency the light?
(No, that can’t be right)
Oscillates (as it propagates)
At a rapid rate
[Bridge]
Wave (say hi)
Wave (goodbye)
Can you save a wave?
[Chorus]
Is frequency the light?
(No, that can’t be right)
Oscillates (as it propagates)
At a rapid rate
[Outro]
Wave (goodbye)
Good bye
A SCIENCE NOTE
Is Frequency the Light Itself?
Frequency is an intrinsic property of light but not light itself. Frequency is a number and a measurement. Light can be thought of as:
- A wave: Frequency describes how often the electric and magnetic fields oscillate as the wave propagates.
- A particle (photon): Frequency relates directly to the photon’s energy.
Is Frequency the Velocity of Movement?
No, frequency and velocity are distinct properties. In the case of light:
- Frequency describes the oscillations of the electromagnetic fields.
- Velocity is the speed at which light travels through a medium (usually the speed of light in a vacuum, approximately 3×10⁸ m/s).
The two are related through the wavelength.