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PS 100 Exam 2
Waves n Particles
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Undergraduate 1
02/21/2011

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Probability wave
Definition
the liklihood of detecting a particle as it travels through space
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Heisenberg Uncertainty Principle
Definition
The more you know about position the less you know about momentum, and the more you know about momentum the less you know about position.
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Constructive interference
Definition
phenomenon that creates areas of high probability where the electron will strike the screen
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Destructive interference
Definition
phenomenon that creates areas of low probability where the electron is unlikely to strike the screen
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Quantum Mechanics
Definition
postulates a universe where actions do not lead to pre-determined effects
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Newtonian Mechanics
Definition
The physical world continues on a predetermined course once set in motion.
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Probability curve
Definition
the liklihood of detecting a particle at a given location
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If the speed of a particle increases, its wavelength
Definition
decreases
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Equilibrium Position
Definition
A place in a medium where a molecule naturally resides
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Node
Definition
A fixed position of destructive interference in a standing wave
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Compression Waves
Definition
Travel through all states of matter
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The sound of a radio as it moves away...
Definition
wavelength increases
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Blue *
Definition
Moving towards earth
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Interference pattern created by double slit
Definition
wave
Term
Single spot of light (double slit)
Definition
Particle
Term
Ejection of electrons from metals when light is shined on metals surface
Definition
Photoelectric effect
Term
the only property associated with probability waves
Definition
momentum
Term
When speed increases
Definition
Wave Length decreases
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Bohr
Definition
Discrete Spectra Experiment
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jump up
Definition
absorb
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Rutherford
Definition
solar system model
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Thompson
Definition
plum pudding (atom blasting experiment)
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Photon
Definition
Light Particle
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Light Wave
Definition
AMP
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Light Particle
Definition
FREQ
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~~~~~~~~
Definition
Transverse/ Shear
Term
- - - - - -
Definition
compression
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Order
Definition
R M I V U X G
Term
Frequency of colors
Definition
(High to Low) ROYGBIV
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observed
Definition
Straight (not observed- not predictable)
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