EXAM 1 Flashcards
Physical laws used to describe the energy and motion of very small objects, like subatomic particles
Quantum mechanics
Set of laws used to describe energy and motion of larger objects
Classical mechanics
Studies the motions of objects
Mechanics
Quantum mechanical model of the atom theory
- Energy is absorbed, released, and stored for atoms and molecules
A vibrating disturbance by which energy is transmitted through space
Wave
Number of times per second of the wave
Frequencies
Average of its displacement (A)
The vertical distance from the midline of a wave to the peak or trough
Proportional to the intensity
Amplitude
Speed at which the wavelength water moves forward
Velocity
Distances between the crests of the wave
Wavelength
How to find speed (velocity)
V= wavelength x frequency
Comprises only a very small fraction of all wavelengths of light
Electromagnetic Spectrum
Wavelength of light
Electromagnetic spectrum
Electromagnetic spectrum keys
Left to right: shorter the wavelength higher the frequency greater the energy
Right side has shorter waves, high energy
Left smaller waves, low energy
How to find frequency
Frequency= speed of light (3.0x10^8) / wavelength
How to find wavelength
Wavelength= speed of light/ frequency
Interaction between waves
Interference
Two waves interact so that they add to make a larger wave
Constructive interference
The peak of one wave and the peak of another superimpose to re-Inforce eachother
Phase