Electric Materials Properties Quiz

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What do optical properties refer to?

A material's response to exposure to electromagnetic radiation

What does the term 'photon energy' refer to?

The energy of a photon which comes in specific, discrete amounts or levels

What is the significance of photon energy?

It is related to the energy levels of photons

What are some optical applications mentioned in the text?

<p>Luminescence, photoconductivity, and solar cell</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which chapter in the course contents would most likely cover the topic of optoelectronics?

<p>Optical Properties (Chapter 21)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What kind of energy is associated with a photon?

<p>Quantized energy</p> Signup and view all the answers

What happens when light proceeds from one medium into another?

<p>Some of the light radiation may be transmitted through the medium, some will be absorbed, and some will be reflected at the interface between the two media</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why do metals appear opaque in the visible range?

<p>Energy from the light can excite electrons in the metal, preventing light from passing through</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the consequence of electronic polarization in a medium?

<p>Absorption of radiation energy</p> Signup and view all the answers

What causes luminescence in solids?

<p>Emission of visible light from electron transitions in solids</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the function of compact fluorescent lamps (CFLs)?

<p>To replace incandescent bulbs</p> Signup and view all the answers

How does photoconductivity in semiconductors depend on illumination?

<p>The conductivity increases with illumination</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a common material used in light meters for measuring photo-induced current?

<p>Cadmium sulfide</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a direct function of the magnitude of the photo-induced current in light meters?

<p>The intensity of the incident light radiation</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a key reason why metals don't transmit visible light like some other materials?

<p>Interaction between light and electrons causes absorption of energy, preventing light from passing through</p> Signup and view all the answers

What kind of radiation are metals transparent to?

<p>UV and x-ray radiation only</p> Signup and view all the answers

What emits UV light to activate fluorescence in compact fluorescent lamps?

<p>Mercury vapor</p> Signup and view all the answers

What types of materials typically require impurities to induce luminescence?

<p>Sulfides, oxides, tungstates, some organic materials</p> Signup and view all the answers

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