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What is the range of wavelengths visible to the human eye?
What is the range of wavelengths visible to the human eye?
- 280–550 nm
- 380–750 nm (correct)
- 480–850 nm
- 580–950 nm
What does the symbol 'λ' represent in spectrophotometry?
What does the symbol 'λ' represent in spectrophotometry?
- Wavelength (correct)
- Light velocity in vacuum
- Frequency
- Energy form of radiation
What happens to the energy distribution of a tungsten lamp as temperature increases?
What happens to the energy distribution of a tungsten lamp as temperature increases?
- Energy changes unpredictably
- Energy decreases
- Energy increases (correct)
- Energy remains constant
In spectrophotometry, what is measured to determine the concentration of substances in solution?
In spectrophotometry, what is measured to determine the concentration of substances in solution?
What does 'c' stand for in the equation c = νλ?
What does 'c' stand for in the equation c = νλ?