Electromagnetic Spectrum and Light Properties
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What is the relationship between wavelength and energy of light?

  • Energy and wavelength cannot be compared.
  • Energy is inversely proportional to wavelength. (correct)
  • Energy is directly proportional to wavelength.
  • Energy is independent of wavelength.

    • What is the unit of measurement for wavenumber?

  • Mole (mol)
  • Hertz (Hz)
  • Centimeter inverse (cm-1) (correct)
  • Nanometer (nm)

    • Which of the following colors has the shortest wavelength?

  • Green
  • Red
  • Violet (correct)
  • Blue

    • Which formula correctly represents the calculation of velocity of light?

    <p>C = λ × υ</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which type of electromagnetic radiation has the highest energy?

    <p>Gamma rays</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the amplitude of a wave?

    <p>The maximum value reached by the wave.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What process occurs when matter absorbs electromagnetic radiation?

    <p>Conversion of energy into internal energy.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following properties is measured in cycles per second?

    <p>Frequency</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which part of the electromagnetic spectrum has the longest wavelength?

    <p>Radio waves</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the phenomenon that causes the blue color of the clear sky?

    <p>Scattering</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the refractive index of air?

    <p>1.00</p> Signup and view all the answers

    When white light passes through a prism, what phenomenon does it primarily demonstrate?

    <p>Refraction</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which statement best describes the dual nature of light?

    <p>Light has both wave-like and particle-like properties.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    According to Snell's Law, the bending of light occurs because of what?

    <p>Change in speed of light in different media.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of light has wavelengths ranging from 400 to 700 nm?

    <p>Visible light</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following colors is refracted first when white light enters a prism?

    <p>Violet</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary effect of an electronic transition within an atom or molecule?

    <p>It moves electrons between energy levels.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is Planck's constant and its approximate value?

    <p>6.626 × 10⁻³⁴ J·s</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How is the energy of a photon calculated?

    <p>E = hC/λ</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What defines the process of absorption concerning electromagnetic radiation?

    <p>Capturing energy from photons by matter.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the speed of light in a vacuum?

    <p>3 × 10⁸ m/s</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which type of electromagnetic radiation has the shortest wavelength?

    <p>X-rays</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is not considered electromagnetic radiation?

    <p>Alpha particles</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary distinction between gamma rays and radio waves in the electromagnetic spectrum?

    <p>Gamma rays have lower wavelength and higher energy than radio waves.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following accurately defines wavelength?

    <p>The distance between two successive crests or troughs of a wave.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does Snell's Law explain?

    <p>The relationship between the angles of incidence and refraction.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following statements about diffraction is correct?

    <p>Diffraction refers to the bending of light around obstacles or through openings.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the unit of frequency in the context of electromagnetic radiation?

    <p>Hertz (Hz)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the significance of the refractive index (n)?

    <p>It measures how much a material slows down light compared to its speed in a vacuum.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which phenomenon is responsible for the blue color of the sky?

    <p>Scattering of light</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which type of wave is characterized by oscillations that are perpendicular to the direction of propagation?

    <p>Transverse wave</p> Signup and view all the answers

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    Study Notes

    Electromagnetic Spectrum (EMS)

    • The EMS is a range of frequencies of electromagnetic radiation, along with their respective wavelengths and photon energies.
    • This spectrum includes ultraviolet (UV), visible (VIS), infrared (IR) radiation, gamma rays, X-rays, and radio waves.
    • The longest wavelength is radio waves, and the shortest wavelength is gamma rays.

    Properties of Light

    • Light is electromagnetic radiation (EMR), exhibiting both wave-like and particle-like properties.
    • Light acts as both a particle (photons) and a wave.
    • Light can travel through air and a vacuum.
    • The speed of light is maximum in a vacuum.

    Electromagnetic Radiation and Material Interaction

    • Absorption: Matter captures EMR, converting photon energy into internal energy.
    • Transmission: EMR passes through a medium without being absorbed.

    Light and its Properties

    • Wavelength (λ): The distance between successive crests or troughs of a light wave, measured in nanometers (nm).
    • Frequency (ν): The number of wave cycles per second, measured in Hertz (Hz).
    • Wavenumber (ύ): The number of waves per centimeter (cm-1). It is the reciprocal of wavelength.
    • Velocity of Light (C): A constant representing the speed of light in a vacuum (approximately 3 × 10⁸ m/s)
    • Energy of Photons: E = hν = hc/λ where h is Planck's constant. Energy is inversely proportional to wavelength.

    Types of Electromagnetic Waves

    • Gamma Rays: Shortest wavelength, highest energy.
    • X-rays: Higher energy than ultraviolet (UV) waves, but lower than gamma rays.
    • Ultraviolet (UV) light: Higher energy than visible light, but lower than X-rays.
    • Visible Light: Wavelengths of 400-700 nm, perceived by the human eye as different colors.
    • Infrared (IR) radiation: Lower energy than visible light.
    • Microwaves: Longer wavelengths and lower energy than infrared radiation.
    • Radio Waves: Longest wavelength, lowest energy.

    Visible Light

    • The color of the clear sky is blue due to scattering by atmospheric particles.
    • Visible light is defined as having wavelengths in the 400-700 nanometers (nm) range, between infrared and ultraviolet.
    • White light consists of seven colors.

    Reflection and Refraction

    • Reflection: The bouncing of light off a surface.
    • Refraction: The bending of light as it passes from one medium to another where the speed of light is different, described quantitatively by Snell's Law.

    Refractive Index

    • Refractive index (n) is a measure of how much a material slows down light compared to its speed in a vacuum.
    • Air has a refractive index of approximately 1.

    Other Important Concepts

    • Scattering: The process by which small particles in the atmosphere cause light to spread out.
    • Amplitude: The maximum extent of a wave from its rest position - a measure of its intensity.
    • Spectroscopy: The study of how EMR interacts with matter, often used to study electronic transitions, vibrations, and rotations in molecules.
    • Planck's Constant (h): A fundamental constant used to describe the quantization of energy in photons. (approximately 6.626 × 10⁻³⁴ J·s)
    • Electronic Transitions: The movement of an electron between energy levels in atoms or molecules. This can involve absorption or emission of EMR.
    • Photon: The basic particle of light, which carries electromagnetic energy.

    Examples of Electronic Transitions

    • n → π:* Example transition.

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    This quiz explores the concepts of the electromagnetic spectrum, including its range of frequencies and types of radiation like UV and gamma rays. It also covers the properties of light, such as its dual nature as a wave and particle, and how it interacts with various materials. Test your understanding of these fundamental physics topics!

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