Modern Physics Review Game

Front

What color of light has the greatest energy per photon?

Back

Violet

Front

When two small nuclei combine into a larger nucleus, what is this process called?

Back

Fusion

Front

If light of a single wavelength is incident on a metal and the intensity is increased while keeping frequency constant, what happens to the rate of electron emission and energy of electrons?

Back

Rate of electron emission: increase; Energy of electrons: no change.

Front

The energy of a photon is directly proportional to its _____ and inversely proportional to its ______.

Back

Frequency - Wavelength

Front

What kind of force holds the nucleus together?

Back

Strong Nuclear Force

Front

What is the relationship between frequency and wavelength in terms of photon energy?

Back

Energy is directly proportional to frequency and inversely proportional to wavelength.

Front

What is the process called when a larger nucleus splits into smaller nuclei?

Back

Fission

Front

What is the term for the force that acts between protons and neutrons in the nucleus?

Back

Strong Nuclear Force

Front

What happens to the energy of emitted electrons if the frequency of incident light is increased?

Back

Energy of electrons increases.

Front

What is the electromagnetic spectrum?

Back

The range of all types of electromagnetic radiation, including visible light.