The Electromagnetic Spectrum (HSC SSCE Physics): Flashcards

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The Electromagnetic Spectrum
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Refractive index formula

n=cvn = \frac{c}{v}

Speed of light in vacuum

c=3.00×108c = 3.00 \times 10^8 m/s

Dispersion

Colour separation by wavelength-dependent refraction

EM spectrum mnemonic

Radio Men In Venice Use X-ray Goggles

Visible light wavelength range

400 nm (violet) to 700 nm (red)

Photon energy equation

E=hfE = hf or E=hcλE = \frac{hc}{\lambda}

Emission lines appearance

Bright coloured lines on dark background

Element spectral fingerprint

Unique pattern of spectral lines for each element

Balmer series

H emission lines from electrons falling to 2nd shell

Incandescent source spectrum

Continuous spectrum (all wavelengths)

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