Nature of Light Flashcards
1
Q
What mistake do you always make when calculating with electron volts?
A
Remember to not just change the sign of the power of ten when you are multiplying or dividing, as you would then also need to use the reciprocal of 1.6. Always keep (1.6x10^-19) in brackets.
2
Q
What is a photon?
A
A discrete packet of electromagnetic radiation.
