What are the limitations of Bohr's theory of the hydrogen atom? Define critical angle; explain total internal reflection using a heat diagram. Explain the formation of a mirage. Wh... What are the limitations of Bohr's theory of the hydrogen atom? Define critical angle; explain total internal reflection using a heat diagram. Explain the formation of a mirage. Why does the setting sun appear red? Explain the formation of a rainbow. Explain the Doppler effect in light; distinguish between red shift and blue shift. How do you determine the resolving power of your eye? Does the principle of conservation of energy hold for interference and diffraction phenomena? Explain briefly.
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The question includes several inquiries related to physics concepts, such as the formation of phenomena like mirages, rainbows, total internal reflection, the Doppler effect, and the resolution of the human eye. It seeks explanations for these scientific topics.
Answer
Bohr's limits: applies only to hydrogen. Critical angle: minimum angle for total internal reflection. Mirage: refraction in air layers. Sun red: Rayleigh scattering. Rainbow: light dispersion/refraction/reflection in drops. Doppler shifts: red (away), blue (toward). Eye's resolve: photoreceptor spacing. Energy conserved.
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Limitations of Bohr's Theory: It only explains hydrogen and fails for multi-electron atoms. It cannot account for fine spectral lines or the Zeeman effect.
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Critical angle is the angle of incidence above which total internal reflection occurs, when light travels from a denser to a rarer medium. In such scenarios, all the light is reflected back into the denser medium.
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Mirage Formation: A mirage occurs due to refraction of light in layers of air at different temperatures, creating the illusion of water.
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The setting sun appears red due to Rayleigh scattering, where shorter wavelengths (blue and green) scatter more than red wavelengths.
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Rainbow Formation: Rainbows form through refraction, reflection, and dispersion of light in raindrops, creating a spectrum of light in the sky.
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Doppler Effect in Light: Red shift indicates objects moving away, causing wavelengths to elongate. Blue shift means objects approaching, making wavelengths shorter.
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Resolving Power of the Eye: Determined by the ability to distinguish two close points, dependent on the spacing of photoreceptor cells.
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Conservation of Energy in Interference/Diffraction: Energy is conserved as it redistributes among interference patterns and is not lost.
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Limitations of Bohr's Theory: It only explains hydrogen and fails for multi-electron atoms. It cannot account for fine spectral lines or the Zeeman effect.
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Critical angle is the angle of incidence above which total internal reflection occurs, when light travels from a denser to a rarer medium. In such scenarios, all the light is reflected back into the denser medium.
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Mirage Formation: A mirage occurs due to refraction of light in layers of air at different temperatures, creating the illusion of water.
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The setting sun appears red due to Rayleigh scattering, where shorter wavelengths (blue and green) scatter more than red wavelengths.
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Rainbow Formation: Rainbows form through refraction, reflection, and dispersion of light in raindrops, creating a spectrum of light in the sky.
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Doppler Effect in Light: Red shift indicates objects moving away, causing wavelengths to elongate. Blue shift means objects approaching, making wavelengths shorter.
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Resolving Power of the Eye: Determined by the ability to distinguish two close points, dependent on the spacing of photoreceptor cells.
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Conservation of Energy in Interference/Diffraction: Energy is conserved as it redistributes among interference patterns and is not lost.
More Information
Bohr's model was groundbreaking but limited due to its failure with complex atoms and spectral phenomena beyond hydrogen. The Doppler effect and scattering concepts are crucial for understanding astronomical phenomena and atmospheric optics.
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Confusing red and blue shifts in the Doppler effect. Forgetting the conditions for total internal reflection.
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