Chapter 7: Quantum Physics Flashcards
1
Q
Black body
A
An idealized body that is able to absorb all electromagnetic radiation that
falls on it
2
Q
Thermal radiation
A
Electromagnetic radiation that includes visible light and radiation that
cannot be seen by the human eye such as infrared radiation
3
Q
Quantum of energy
A
Discrete energy packet and not a continuous energy
4
Q
Photoelectric effect
A
When a metal surface is illuminated by a beam of light at a certain
frequency, electrons can be emitted from the metal
5
Q
Work function
A
The minimum energy required for a photoelectron to be emitted from a
metal surface
6
Q
Treshold frequency
A
The minimum frequency for a light photon to produce photoelectric
effect
