Physics Flashcards: Evaluate Wave And Particle Models

Study Evaluate Wave And Particle Models in Physics with focused flashcards that help you recognize the idea, recall the key rule, and apply it in practice-style prompts.

QUESTION

What is the momentum of a photon in terms of energy in the particle model?

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ANSWER

p=Ecp=\frac{E}{c}. Relates photon momentum to energy using E=pcE=pc for massless particles.

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A beam of light is passed through a polarizing filter. When a second filter is rotated, the transmitted brightness changes and can drop nearly to zero at certain angles. Which model best explains this behavior, and why? ​
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