The video tutorial explains light as electromagnetic radiation, existing as both waves and particles. It delves into the wave nature of light, using water waves as an analogy to describe how waves propagate energy and momentum without mass transfer. Key characteristics of waves, such as wavelength, frequency, and velocity, are discussed, along with the concepts of crests and troughs. The tutorial highlights how different colors of light have varying wavelengths, with red having a longer wavelength than violet. Finally, it covers amplitude, which affects the brightness and intensity of light, comparing two waves to illustrate this concept.

What is the dual nature of light as described in the video?

• Light exists as neither waves nor particles.

• Light exists as both waves and particles.

• Light exists only as particles.

• Light exists only as waves.

How is the wave nature of light explained in the video?

• By comparing it to seismic waves.

• By comparing it to air waves.

• By comparing it to sound waves.

• By comparing it to water waves.

What is the term used for the distance between two successive crests or troughs?

• Frequency

• Amplitude

• Wavelength

• Velocity

Which color of light has a larger wavelength according to the video?

• Blue

• Violet

• Green

• Red

What does a larger amplitude indicate about a light wave's brightness?

• It is more bright.

• It is less bright.

• It has no effect on brightness.

• It makes the light invisible.