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Nature of light unit 5.1 - revision with Alex Monk

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E=hf is an equation you must be able to recognise and use. What does each letter stand for?   E = Energy of photons; h = Planck's constant; and f = Wave frequency  
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When E=hf, what is the unit of 'h'?   Js^-1  
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What is radiation flux a measure of?   It is a measure of how intensely light shines on something  
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Flux = power/area. Give the unit of 'flux'?   Wm^-2  
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State one application of Gamma waves   Sterilising medical equipment is an example of an application...  
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Name one detector of X-Rays   Photographic films  
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The absorption of a photon can result in the emission of a photoelectron. What is the name of this 'effect'?   The photoelectric effect!  
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For a given surface, there is a minimum frequency of light below which no emission of photoelectrons occurs. What is this frequency known as?   Threshold frequency  
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eV - what does this non-SI unit stand for?   Electronvolt  
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On a negatively charged electroscope, what effect does UV light have on the gold leaf?   The gold leaf falls (immediately)  
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