Energy Conservation and Electromagnetic Radiation
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What happens to potential energy when a ball falls?

  • It is converted into thermal energy.
  • It is destroyed.
  • It remains unchanged.
  • It is converted into kinetic energy. (correct)

    • Which of the following sources converts chemical energy into thermal energy when cooking?

  • Induction cooktop
  • Solar energy
  • Gas stove (correct)
  • Electric stove

    • How does the energy from the Sun transfer to the Earth?

  • By conduction
  • Through electromagnetic radiation (correct)
  • By convection
  • Through gravitational waves

    • What is a characteristic feature of electromagnetic waves?

    <p>They consist of two parameters: amplitude and wavelength.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What occurs in the Sun to produce energy?

    <p>Nuclear fusion of hydrogen atoms into helium</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the approximate temperature of the Sun's photosphere?

    <p>6000 Kelvins</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the relationship between wavelength and frequency in electromagnetic waves?

    <p>Longer wavelengths correspond to lower frequencies.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the unit for measuring wavelength in electromagnetic radiation?

    <p>Nanometers and micrometers</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the relationship between energy and wavelength for oscillating systems?

    <p>Energy is inversely related to wavelength.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does a photon represent within electromagnetic radiation?

    <p>A particle without weight that moves at the speed of light.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In the electromagnetic spectrum, which type of radiation has the shortest wavelength?

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

    Which color of visible light is associated with a wavelength of around 400nm?

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

    What happens when a photon is absorbed by a molecule?

    <p>The molecule begins to vibrate as energy is transferred.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What term is used for wavelengths longer than 700nm?

    <p>Infrared radiation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the significance of the absorption and emission of photons regarding Earth's climate?

    <p>It affects how temperature varies in different regions of the Earth.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following statements about Planck's constant is true?

    <p>It is involved in determining the energy of photons.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Energy Conservation

    • Energy cannot be created or destroyed, only transformed from one form to another.
    • Examples of energy transformations:
      • Potential energy to kinetic energy when a ball falls
      • Chemical energy to thermal energy when cooking on a gas stove
      • Electric energy to thermal energy when cooking on an electric stove
      • Radiative energy to thermal energy when the Sun shines

    The Sun as an Energy Source

    • The Sun is Earth's primary energy source.
    • The Sun produces energy through nuclear fusion of hydrogen atoms into helium atoms.
    • The Sun's core temperature reaches one million Kelvins.
    • The Sun's surface, the photosphere, has a temperature of approximately 6000 Kelvins.
    • Energy from the Sun reaches Earth through electromagnetic radiation.

    Electromagnetic Radiation

    • Electromagnetic radiation can be viewed as waves or particles (photons).
    • Wave Properties:
      • Travels at the speed of light (300 million meters per second).
      • Described by amplitude (intensity) and wavelength.
      • Wavelength is the distance between two crests or troughs.
      • Wavelength is measured in nanometers (nm) and micrometers (µm).
      • Frequency (cycles per second, Hertz) is inversely proportional to wavelength: f = c/λ
    • Photon Properties:
      • Weightless particles traveling at the speed of light.
      • Carry a specific amount of energy, related to wavelength: E = (hc)/λ (h = Planck's constant)
      • Photons interact with molecules by being absorbed and emitted, triggering energy transfer and molecular vibration.

    Electromagnetic Radiation Spectrum

    • The electromagnetic spectrum encompasses a wide range of wavelengths.
    • Gamma radiation and X-rays have very short wavelengths (less than 10 nm) and high energy.
    • Radio waves have very long wavelengths (up to 100 meters) and low energy.
    • We primarily focus on the visible to infrared range (300 nm to 0.01 cm).

    Visible Light

    • Visible light encompasses wavelengths from approximately 350 nm to 700 nm.
    • Different colors correspond to specific wavelengths:
      • Blue: around 400 nm
      • Green: around 500 nm
      • Yellow: around 570 nm
      • Red: around 650 nm
    • Ultraviolet (UV) radiation has wavelengths shorter than 400 nm.
    • Infrared (IR) radiation has wavelengths longer than 700 nm.

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    This quiz covers the principles of energy conservation, including energy transformations and the Sun's role as the primary energy source for Earth. It also explores the nature of electromagnetic radiation and its properties. Test your knowledge on these fundamental concepts in physics.

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