Thermodynamics and engines (AQA A-Level Physics): Quizzes

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What is an anode?

A positively charged electrode

What did Bertozzi's Experiment demonstrate?

Electrons approach but never exceed cc

What resolution can a Scanning Tunnelling Microscope (STM) achieve?

0.001 nm

What is the formula for length contraction?

L=L01v2c2L = L_0 \sqrt{1 - \frac{v^2}{c^2}}

What is thermionic emission?

Release of electrons from heated metal

What is the threshold frequency?

Min. frequency to emit photoelectrons

What did the Michelson-Morley Interferometer show?

No evidence of ether drift

What is specific charge?

Ratio of charge to mass

What does Stokes' Law describe?

Drag force on spherical object in fluid

What is the work function?

Min. energy to eject an electron

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