A Particle Model of Waves
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Science
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9th - 12th Grade
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Easy
Barbara White
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1.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
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Electromagnetic Radiation Noun
[eh-lek-tro-mag-net-ik ray-dee-ay-shun]
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Electromagnetic Radiation
A form of energy exhibiting wave-like behavior as it travels through space, composed of oscillating electric and magnetic fields.
2.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
Emission Spectrum Noun
[ee-mish-un spek-trum]
Back
Emission Spectrum
A graph showing the intensity of radiation an object emits over a range of frequencies, which is dependent on temperature.
3.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
Incandescence Noun
[in-kan-des-ens]
Back
Incandescence
The emission of visible light from a body as a result of its high temperature, causing it to glow.
4.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
Quantized Adjective
[kwon-tahyz'd]
Back
Quantized
The property of a physical quantity, such as energy, existing only in discrete, specific amounts rather than a continuous range.
5.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
Planck's Constant Noun
[plahnks kon-stunt]
Back
Planck's Constant
A fundamental physical constant that relates the energy of a single photon to its frequency, with a value of 6.63×10⁻³⁴ J·s.
6.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
Photoelectric Effect Noun
[foh-toh-ee-lek-trik ih-fekt]
Back
Photoelectric Effect
The emission of electrons from a material when electromagnetic radiation of a sufficiently high frequency shines on it.
7.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
Photocell Noun
[foh-toh-sel]
Back
Photocell
A device that uses the photoelectric effect to detect or measure light by converting light energy into an electrical current.
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