Tag Archives: Light

PhET – Geometric optics simulation

Posted on August 5, 2012 by VCE Physics
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Light & matter podcast

Posted on October 23, 2011 by VCE Physics

Photon momentum, Photon momentum calculations, De-Broglie wavelength, Electron diffraction, Emission & absorption spectra, Energy levels, Bohr’s model of electrons, Hydrogen emission spectrum, Mercury emission spectrum, Electron waves Download the notes. Download the video. Links: Solar sail Bohr’s theory of the … Continue reading →

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The Photoelectric Effect podcast

Posted on October 6, 2011 by VCE Physics

Lenard’s experiment, The photon model, Light as photons, Explanation of the photoelectric effect, Photon energy, Electron volts, Electron energy Download the notes. Download the video. Links: The photoelectric effect

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Light as a wave podcast

Posted on October 3, 2011 by VCE Physics

Huygen’s wave theory, Newton’s corpuscular theory, Young’s double slit experiment, Double slit interference, Diffraction, Single slit interference, The electromagnetic nature of light, The electromagnetic spectrum, Light as electromagnetic radiation Download the notes. Download the video. Links: Huygen’s Principle Double slit … Continue reading →

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