Chapter 5 Flashcards
Wavelength
The shortest distance between equivalent points on a continuous wave
Frequency
The number of waves that pass a given point per sound
Hertz
SI unit of frequency
Amplitude
Waves height from the origin to the crust
Electromagnetic spectrum
Includes all forms of electromagnetic radiation, types differ in frequency and wavelengths
Quantum concept
When objects are heated, they emit glowing light
Quantum
Minimum amount of energy that can be gained or lost by an atom
Joule
SI unit of energy
Photoelectric effect
Electrons are emitted from a metals surface when light of a certain frequency or higher shines on the surface
Photon
Massless particle that carries a quantum of energy
Atomic emission spectrum
Element set of frequencies of the electromagnetic waves emitted by atoms of the element
Energy of photon equation
Ephoton=hv
Energy of a quantum equation
Equantum=hv
Electromagnetic wave equation
C=v^(wavelength)
Electromagnetic radiation
Form of energy that exhibits wavelike behavior as it travels through space(microwaves)