Modern Physics Vocab

A particle of light is called a...

• Photoelectron

• Photon

• Proton

• Electron

This image is an illustration of

• photoelectric effect
• Dalton's atomic theory
• Bohr model
• Quantum mechanical model

Youngs double slit relies on the _______ of light.

• dampening

• interference

• refraction

• reflection

The wave-particle duality of light describes light as...

• a wave only
• a particle only
• both a wave and a particle
• neither a wave nor a particle

The equation that shows the relationship between the energy of light and frequency is: 

• c= λ⋅f
• E=h⋅f

Which wave has a greater frequency?

• A
• B

What property of this wave is represented by the letter "A"

• amplitude

• crest

• trough

• wavelength

What does particle- wave duality mean?

• Both Light and Matter have particle-like and wavelike properties at the same time

• Particles and waves both work on objects

This illustration best depicts which of the following behaviors?

• Reflection

• Refraction

• Diffraction

• Resonance

This image depicts which of the following wave behaviors?

• Reflection

• Refraction

• Diffraction

• Resonance