Posted: Apr 12, 2017 12:01 pm
Transverse waves have amplitude. In mechanical transverse waves (e.g. a wave on the open ocean) amplitude is twice the height of the wave, it's a physical dimension of the wave. You could then say amplitude of wave is proportional to height of wave.
Does this hold true for a light wave? Does a single light wave, literally have a height as a result of it having amplitude?
Does this hold true for a light wave? Does a single light wave, literally have a height as a result of it having amplitude?