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Objectives I can calculate wavelength, frequency or energy of light. I can explain the emission spectrum of an element.
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warmup equation #1 equation #2 1.In equation #1, if the value of x increases, then y will ____________ 2.In equation #2, if the value of x increases, then y will _____________ 3.Which equation is a direct proportion? ____________ 4.Which equation is an inverse proportion? ____________ 5.In equation #3, y is ______________ proportional to x. (directly, inversely) 6.In equation #3, y is ______________ proportional to z. (directly, inversely) equation #3
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How do Neon lights work? First we need to know what light is and how to quantify properties of light: frequency wavelength energy
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Electromagnetic Waves Light is an electromagnetic wave. Wave simulation Frequency of a wave (f ) is the number of wave cycles that pass a given point in one second: cycles per second or Hertz (Hz) 1.label wavelength 2.label crest, 3.label trough 4.label amplitude
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Electromagnetic radiation includes radio waves, radar, microwaves, visible light, infrared waves, ultraviolet light, x-rays, and gamma rays. Electromagnetic Waves
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Key Point! For every type of electromagnetic wave, the speed is the same. Electromagnetic Waves For every electromagnetic wave, if you multiply the frequency by the wavelength you always get the speed of light! Speed of Light = (frequency)(wavelength)
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Frequency and Wavelength formula /sf = frequency λ (lamda) = wavelength formula: frequency: wavelength:
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Frequency and Wavelength formula velocity of a light wave: velocity of a light wave: c = 3.0 x 10 8 m/s f = frequency λ (lamda) = wavelength speed of light: frequency: wavelength: c f
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If the wavelength gets decreases, then frequency will ________. A. decrease B. increase C. remain constant
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Therefore wavelength and frequency are ______________. A. directly proportional B. inversely proportional C. not related
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Example 1: Calculate wavelength Bob FM broadcasts music at a frequency of 103.5 MHz = 103.5 x 10 6 Hz. What is the wavelength of a Bob FM wave?
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c f Example 1: Calculate wavelength Bob FM broadcasts music at a frequency of 103.5 MHz = 103.5 x 10 6 Hz. What is the wavelength of a Bob FM wave?
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Example 2: Calculate frequency A DVD player uses a red laser with a wavelength of 6.5 x 10 -7 m. What is the frequency of this light?
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Example 2: Calculate frequency A DVD player uses a red laser with a wavelength of 6.5 x 10 -7 m. What is the frequency of this light? c f
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“Color” of light depends on the wavelength, the shorter the wavelength the higher the frequency.
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The shorter the wavelength, the higher the energy. sketch an electromagnetic wave getting shorter and shorter
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Which wave has the higher energy per photon? A. Wave A B. Wave B [Default] [MC Any] [MC All]
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When light reacts with matter it acts as particles called a photons. A photon is a quanta of energy that is carried by the light wave. Light is particles of energy!!!
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The energy carried by a photon can be calculated if we know the frequency or the wavelength of the photon Energy = h x f h = Plank’s constant (6.63 x 10 -34 ) f = frequency since f= c / … Energy = h x c Energy depends on the ‘color’
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Energy = h x f The higher the frequency, the higher the energy! = Directly Proportional h = Plank’s constant (6.63 x 10 -34 ) How do Neon lights work?
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Energy = h x c = h x f λ The shorter the wavelength, the higher the energy! = inversely proportional How do Neon lights work?
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To calculate energy of a photon given frequency What is the energy of a photon of microwave radiation with a frequency of 3.20x10 11 Hz? ans: 2.21E-22 J
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To calculate energy of a photon given its wavelength What is the energy of an x-ray photon that has a wavelength of 0.05 nanometer. note: 1nanometer (nm) = 1x10 -9 m 1.99 x10 -16 J
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Electromagnetic Spectrum exit quiz
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Einstein proposed that light could be described as a quanta of energy and behave like particles. Einstein proved this phenomenon by explaining the photoelectric effect. This effect occurs when light hits the surface of a metal, and electrons are ejected. How do Neon lights work? http://phet.colorado.edu/en/simulation/photoelectric
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When elements in the gaseous state are electrically stimulated, they emit a light of a specific wavelength, or color. Every element emits a different colored light. Neon = orange red Xenon = blue Argon = lavender How do Neon lights work?
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So where exactly does the neon light come from? As electrons gain energy, they become excited and move into high energy levels around the atom. How do Neon lights work?
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When those electrons drop back down to the original energy level, the energy is released as a photon of light. How do Neon lights work? http://phet.colorado.edu/en/simulation/discharge-lamps
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The specific color that each element emits is called its atomic emission spectrum. This spectrum can go outside of the visible light range. How do Neon lights work?
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