Spectroscopy Review

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What is the Doppler Effect?

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The Doppler Effect is the change in frequency or wavelength of a wave in relation to an observer moving relative to the source of the wave.

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What happens to the wavelength of sound as the source moves towards an observer?

Back

The wavelength decreases as the source moves towards the observer.

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What happens to the frequency of sound as the source moves towards an observer?

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The frequency increases as the source moves towards the observer.

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Define red shift in the context of light waves.

Back

Red shift occurs when light from an object is stretched to longer wavelengths, indicating that the object is moving away from the observer.

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Define blue shift in the context of light waves.

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Blue shift occurs when light from an object is compressed to shorter wavelengths, indicating that the object is moving towards the observer.

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What is electromagnetic radiation?

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Electromagnetic radiation is a form of energy that travels through space at the speed of light and includes a range of wavelengths, from radio waves to gamma rays.

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List the types of electromagnetic radiation from longest wavelength to shortest wavelength.

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Radio waves, Microwaves, Infrared, Visible light, Ultraviolet, X-rays, Gamma rays.

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What is a spectrascope used for?

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A spectrascope is an instrument used to observe the spectrum of light emitted or absorbed by substances.

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What is the relationship between wavelength and frequency?

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Wavelength and frequency are inversely related; as one increases, the other decreases.

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What is the significance of the electromagnetic spectrum in spectroscopy?

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The electromagnetic spectrum provides a range of wavelengths that can be analyzed to determine the composition and properties of materials.