Introduction to Light: Wave Theory and Particle Nature
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Introduction to Light: Wave Theory and Particle Nature

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What is the relationship between the energy (E) of light and the number of waves that pass a point in 1 second (frequency, ν)?

E = hν

What is the wavelength of the green light from a traffic signal if its frequency is 5.76 x 10^14 Hz?

611 nm

What does the lowest energy level in a substance (molecule or atom) represent?

Ground state (G.S)

What type of light absorbed by a substance causes electronic transition followed by emission?

<p>High energetic light (e.g., UV and visible)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What characteristic defines the distance of one complete cycle (one wave) for light?

<p>Wavelength (λ)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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