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A red laser pointer emits light with a wavelength of 650 nanometers. What is the frequency of this light?
A red laser pointer emits light with a wavelength of 650 nanometers. What is the frequency of this light?
Which of the following is NOT a characteristic property of electromagnetic radiation?
Which of the following is NOT a characteristic property of electromagnetic radiation?
A photon of light has a wavelength of 500 nanometers. What is its energy?
A photon of light has a wavelength of 500 nanometers. What is its energy?
How does the energy of a photon change as its frequency increases?
How does the energy of a photon change as its frequency increases?
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What does the photoelectric effect demonstrate about the nature of light?
What does the photoelectric effect demonstrate about the nature of light?
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Study Notes
Electromagnetic Wave Properties
- Wavelength (λ): The distance between two consecutive crests or troughs of a wave. Measured in meters (m), nanometers (nm), or angstroms (Å).
- Frequency (ν): The number of waves that pass a point per second. Measured in Hertz (Hz).
- Speed (c): The speed at which electromagnetic waves travel in a vacuum. A constant value of approximately 3 x 10⁸ m/s.
- Amplitude: The maximum displacement of a wave from its undisturbed position. Related to intensity.
- Diffraction: Bending of waves around obstacles or through openings. More pronounced for waves with longer wavelengths.
- Interference: The superposition of two or more waves, resulting in either constructive or destructive interference.
Wave-Particle Duality
- Photon Energy (E): Energy of a photon is directly proportional to its frequency. Expressed by the equation: E = hν, where 'h' is Planck's constant.
Fundamental Equations
- Relationship between frequency and wavelength: c = λν (speed of light equals wavelength times frequency)
- Energy of a photon: E = hν (Energy equals Planck's constant times frequency)
Electromagnetic Spectrum Ranking
- Frequency (High to Low): Gamma rays, X-rays, Ultraviolet (UV) light, Visible light, Infrared (IR) light, Microwaves, Radio waves.
- Energy (High to Low): Gamma rays, X-rays, Ultraviolet (UV) light, Visible light, Infrared (IR) light, Microwaves, Radio waves
- Wavelength (Long to Short): Radio waves, Microwaves, Infrared (IR) light, Visible light, Ultraviolet (UV) light, X-rays, Gamma rays.
- Visible Light Colors (High to Low Frequency): Violet, Indigo, Blue, Green, Yellow, Orange, Red
Particle Properties
- Photoelectric Effect: The emission of electrons from a material when light shines on it. The energy of the light must exceed a threshold value, determined by the material and relating to the electron's binding energy.
Atomic Spectra
- Atomic Emission Spectra: Each element emits light at specific wavelengths when excited, producing unique patterns for each element.
- Atomic Absorption Spectra: Conversely, each element absorbs light at specific wavelengths, creating a unique pattern that, when compared against an emission spectrum, can be used to identify an element.
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Test your knowledge on the properties of electromagnetic waves, including their wavelength, frequency, and speed. Delve into the concepts of wave-particle duality and learn how photon energy relates to frequency. This quiz covers fundamental equations and principles in physics.
