Light And Quantized Energy Answers – Flashcards
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| Electromagnetic Radiation |
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| A Form of energy that exhibits wavelike behavior as ir travels through space |
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| Wavelength |
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Represented by λ The Shortest distance between equal points on a continuous wave |
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| Frequency |
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Represented by ν The Number of waves that pass a given point per second |
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| Amplitude |
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| The Wave's height from the origin to crest, or the origin to trough. |
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| Electromagnetic Spectrum |
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| Encompasses all forms of EM radiation, with the only differences in the types of Radiation are their frequencies and wavelengths. |
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| Quantum |
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| The minimum amount of energy that can be gained or lost by an atom. |
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| Planck's Constant |
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is a Value of 6.626 X 10ˆ-34J Where J is the symbol for joule which is the SI unit of energy |
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| Photoelectric Effect |
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| a Phenomenon in which photoelectrons are emitted from a metal's surface when light of a certain freq. shines on the surface. |
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| Photon |
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| a Particle of EM radiation with no mass that carries a quantum of energy |
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| Atomic Emission Spectrum |
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| The Set of frequencies of the EM waves emitted by atoms of the element. |
