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32 Cards in this Set
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interference
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constructive interference
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destructive interference
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polarized
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law of reflection
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angle of incidence
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angle of reflection
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Refraction
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law of refraction
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alle of refrction
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critical angle
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total internal reflection
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Why are the Doppler effect and diffration not as commonly observed with light as they are with sound?
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Distinguish between specular reflection and diffuse reflection.
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The law of reflection establishes a definite relationship between the angle of incidence of a light ray striking the boundary between two media and its angle of reflection Describe this relationship
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Describe how light passing through two narrow slits can produce an interference patten.
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What is polarized light? How do po;aroid sunglasses exploit polarization?
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blackbody radiation
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photoelectric effect
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atomic spectra
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quantized
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bohr model
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quantum mechanics
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t does mean when we say thta the energy of something is quantized?
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What assumption allowed Planch to account for the observed features of blackbody radiation?
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What is a photion? How is its energy related to its frequency? To its wavelength?
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Describe the photoelectric effect. Name some devices that make use of this process.
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What is the difference between a continuous spectrum and an emission-line spectrum?
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What are the basic assumptions of the Bohr model? Describe how the Bohr model accounts for the production of emission-line spectra from elements like hydrogen.
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Discuss what is meant by the term ionization. Give two ways by with an atom might acquie energy to bccome ionized.
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Compare the emission spectra of the elements hydrogen and helium. Which element emits photons of red light that have a higher energy?
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What is the de broglie wavelength? What happens to the de broglie wavelength of an electrom when its speed is increased?
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