Chapter 30: Quantum Physics
Warm-Ups




1.  

In your own words, explain what happens in the photoelectric effect?



2.  

A certain radio signal has a wavelength as long as your arm. Estimate the energy of one photon of this radiation.



3.  

Estimate your de Broglie wavelength when running as fast as you can.



4.  

Estimate the uncertainty in the momentum of a hydrogen nucleus given that we know it is in a diatomic hydrogen molecule of length 0.075 nm.


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