Electromagnetic(including Light)Energy and Atoms Flashcards
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Electrons release electromagnetic waves when____
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When falling down to the lower energy level
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As atoms absorb energy,electrons____
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Electrons jump out to a higher energy level
2
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Photons
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bundles/packets of energy released when the electrons fall
3
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Electromagnetic(Light)Energy=
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Stream of Photons
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Q
Speed in Vacumn=
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186,000 mi/sec
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Q
Speed in other materials
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Slower in Air,Water,Glass
6
Q
Transverse Waves
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Energy is perpendicular to direction of motion
7
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Moving photon creates both electric & magnetic fields at____
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Right angles
