Electromagnetic Physics Flashcards
1
Q
The nuclear diameter is how much smaller than the atomic diameter?
A
10,000 times smaller
1
Q
What is the nuclear diameter approximately?
A
1x10(^-14) metres
2
Q
The energy equivalent of the rest mass of an electron is…?
A
511kEV
3
Q
In Compton scatter, low energies result in (which direction of scatter)?
While at high energies, what direction of scatter?
A
Low energy = all directions
High energy = forward direction
4
Q
An electron is around (x?) times lighter than a proton.
A
2000 times lighter
5
Q
Frequency is related to energy by…?
A
Plancks constant
6
Q
What is the unit of charge?
A
Coulombs