Energy Calculations in Physics

Energy Calculations in Physics

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Interactive Video

Physics, Science, Mathematics

9th - 12th Grade

Hard

Created by

Patricia Brown

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The video tutorial explains how to calculate the energy of electromagnetic radiation using a 410 nm wavelength of purple light. It covers converting wavelength units from nanometers to meters, using Planck's constant and the speed of light in equations, and performing calculations to find energy in joules. The tutorial also demonstrates converting the result to kilojoules, ensuring correct significant figures and units.

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10 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the wavelength of the purple light used in the energy calculation?

410 nanometers

500 nanometers

700 nanometers

600 nanometers

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Why is it important to convert the wavelength from nanometers to meters?

To avoid using large numbers

To make the calculation easier

To simplify the equation

To match the units of speed of light

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the speed of light used in the calculation?

5 x 10^8 m/s

3 x 10^8 m/s

2 x 10^8 m/s

4 x 10^8 m/s

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is Planck's constant value used in the energy calculation?

6.626 x 10^-34 J·s

7.626 x 10^-34 J·s

5.626 x 10^-34 J·s

8.626 x 10^-34 J·s

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How is energy related to Planck's constant and frequency?

Energy is the difference between Planck's constant and frequency

Energy is the quotient of Planck's constant and frequency

Energy is the product of Planck's constant and frequency

Energy is the sum of Planck's constant and frequency

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the derived equation for energy in terms of Planck's constant, speed of light, and wavelength?

Energy = (Planck's constant + speed of light) * wavelength

Energy = (Planck's constant * speed of light) + wavelength

Energy = (Planck's constant - speed of light) / wavelength

Energy = (Planck's constant * speed of light) / wavelength

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the final unit of energy after conversion from joules?

Millijoules

Gigajoules

Megajoules

Kilojoules

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