Dual Nature of Light

Question 1

Complete the sentence to describe how light behaves as it relates to its nature (waves or particles). Light travels as and interacts with matter as .

Revolt · Accepted Answer

Part 1: 106073; Part 2: particles

Question 2

Complete the sentence to describe how light behaves as it relates to its nature (waves or particles).

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waves; particles

Question 3

What is the energy of a photon of infrared radiation with a frequency of 2.53 × 1012 Hz? Planck’s constant is6.63 × 10–34 J • s.

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1.68 × 10–21 J

Question 4

The energy of a photon was found to be3.38 × 10–19 J. Planck’s constant is 6.63 × 10–34 J • s.Which color of light corresponds to this photon?

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green

Question 5

Which order shows increasing energy of photons?

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microwaves, infrared, visible, gamma rays

Question 6

Which of the following describes Heisenberg’s principle of uncertainty?

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You can either determine the position or speed of a quantum particle, but not both.

Question 7

Which is an advantage of superposition in quantum computing?

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Superposition allows for the computing of 0 and 1 at the same time.

Question 8

Which ideas held by the ancient Greeks have been at least partially supported by scientific experiments, calculations, and observations made throughout history? Check all that apply.

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Light is a wave or disturbance that travels through spaces in the air.; Light is a substance carrying particles that flow from a light source.

Question 9

Which scientists supported the idea that light is made of streams of particles? Check all that apply.

Revolt · Accepted Answer

Albert Einstein; Isaac Newton

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