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Quantum physics (ch 24)

Total questions: 30

Worksheet time: 22mins

Name
Class
Date
1.
The photoelectric effect helps us to understand
a)
the particle nature of light.
b)
diffraction pattern produced as light passes through a single slit.
c)
the wave behavior of light.
d)
spectroscopes.
2.
The photoelectric experiment is where
a)
two atoms are forced to collide.
b)
you look through diffraction glasses to see the emission spectrum of light.
c)
light is shined on a piece of metal and electrons are ejected.
d)
two atoms are split.
3.
The emission of electrons produced when radiation strikes a metal.
a)
photoelectric effect
b)
stimulated emission
c)
polarization
d)
galvanation
4.

Which two correctly describe blackbodies. (mark 3 correct answers)

a)

Perfect absorbers and emitters of radiation.

b)

Thermal insulators located in space.

c)

The emitted radiation is dependent on the temperature.

d)

They emit different wavelengths of light depending on their absorption spectrum.

e)

They are theoretical objects, true blackbodies do not exist.

5.

Units of light emitted by a blackbody were originally called _____.

a)

resonators

b)

amperes

c)

bolts

d)

quanta

6.

This spectrum shows the light absorbed by atoms is travels through? It appears as dark lines on a rainbow.

a)

emission spectrum

b)

absorption spectrum

c)

dispersion spectrum

d)

Helium spectrum

7.

Which is the true statements regarding absorption spectra?

a)

The wavelengths (and also the frequencies) of the spectrum are characteristic of the element emitting the light.

b)

The wavelength of the spectrum are the same for all elements.

c)

Absorption spectra form bright lines, representing small segments of the spectrum.

8.

Due to specific frequencies of light being absorbed, the absorption spectrum looks like which of the following.

a)

Bright lines on a dark background

b)

Dark lines on a full spectrum

9.

The only way to increase the number of photoelectrons emitted is by increasing the _________ of the light

a)

Intensity

b)

Wavelength

c)

Frequency

d)

Energy

10.
This image is an illustration of
a)
photoelectric effect
b)
Dalton's atomic theory
c)
Bohr model
d)
Quantum mechanical model
11.

Which star(s) has the highest temperature?

a)

WR102 which is a blue star.

b)

Aldebaran (Alpha Tauri) and Mira (Omicron Ceti) which are red stars.

c)

Alpha Centauri, a yellow star.

d)

It is not possible to tell from the color of the star.

12.

Light is shining on a metal, but no photoelectrons are released, which of the following should you do to get electrons?

a)

Use a higher intensity light, but do not adjust the wavelength.

b)

Use a lower intensity light, but do not adjust the wavelength.

c)

Use light of a longer wavelength (lower frequency)

d)

Use light of a shorter wavelength (higher frequency)

13.

Light is shining on a metal, but you want to increase the number of electrons you are producing. Which of the following should you do?

a)

Use a higher intensity light, but do not adjust the wavelength.

b)

Use a lower intensity light, but do not adjust the wavelength.

c)

Use light of a longer wavelength (lower frequency)

d)

Use light of a shorter wavelength (higher frequency)

14.

Light has a dual nature, therefore it behaves like ____.

a)

A particle

b)

A wave

c)

Both a particle and a wave

15.

A photon with a higher frequency also has a higher ______.

a)

intensity

b)

energy

c)

amplitude

d)

period

16.

When high enough frequency of light strikes the surface of a metal, this occurs.

a)

blackbody radiation

b)

energy is created

c)

refraction of light

d)

the photoelectric effect

17.

Which of the following best describes the energy states available to electrons?

a)

Electron's energy states are quantized, meaning they can only be in certain specific amounts.

b)

Electron's energy states are continuous, meaning they can be in any amount they would like.

c)

Electron's energy states are undefinable, meaning we cannot determine their energy.

18.

When photons have the same energy, which other things are the same? Mark 2 correct answers.

a)

The photon's energy.

b)

The photon's wavelength.

c)

The photon's frequency.

d)

The photon's momentum

19.

Double slit interference can occur with which items? Mark 2 correct answers.

a)

tennis balls

b)

people

c)

light

d)

electrons

20.

A beam of electrons has a dual nature, therefore it behaves like ____.

a)

A particle

b)

A wave

c)

Both a particle and a wave

21.

A blackbody emitting __________ light is hottest.

a)

red

b)

yellow

c)

blue

22.

A blackbody emitting __________ light is coolest.

a)

red

b)

yellow

c)

blue

23.

Energy levels available to electrons are ____.

a)

whole number integers - 1, 2, 3, and so on.

b)

half - integer values - 1.5, 2.5, 3.5, and so on.

c)

continuous, they can be any integer value.

24.

What is this image?

a)

a pulsar equilibrium curve.

b)

a polarization electric curve.

c)

a blackbody radiation curve

d)

a photoelectric effect graph.

25.

Solar cells are examples of the application of which of the following?

a)

blackbody radiation curves.

b)

photoelectric effect.

c)

gyroscopic precession

d)

thermal equilibrium

26.

High intensity light has ______________ photons, while low intensity light has _________ photons.

a)

less / more

b)

more / less

c)

faster / slower

d)

slower / faster

e)

two of the above are correct.

27.

A discreet bundle of electromagnetic energy that is carried in quantized amounts is a(n) _____________.

a)

photon

b)

amplifier

c)

radiator

d)

latent particle

28.

The photoelectrons emitted from the photoelectric effect will have higher velocity if you increase the ____________ of the incoming light.

a)

frequency

b)

intensity

29.

More electrons will be emitted from a metal with the photoelectric effect if the light has a higher __________.

a)

frequency

b)

intensity

30.

How will you prepare for this exam?

a)

Play or study the printed Quizizz

b)

Practice with the Quizlet.

c)

Re-read my worksheets and notes.

d)

Ignore all study materials and sleep with a physics textbook under your pillow.

e)

Watch the discovery channel.