Conceptual Physics (12th Edition)
Conceptual Physics (12th Edition)
12th Edition
ISBN: 9780321909107
Author: Paul G. Hewitt
Publisher: PEARSON
bartleby

Concept explainers

Question
Book Icon
Chapter 28, Problem 1RCQ
To determine

The effect of incident light that falls on an object affect the motion of electrons in the atoms of the object

Expert Solution & Answer
Check Mark

Answer to Problem 1RCQ

Solution:

The light incident on an object can be absorbed, reflected or transmitted by the electrons in the atoms of the object.

Explanation of Solution

When light with a certain frequency is incident on an object it can be absorbed, reflected or transmitted by the electrons in the atoms of the object. It depends on the frequency of incident light. If Sunlight is incident which contains several frequencies only some of them are absorbed and the remaining are reflected or transmitted. If the frequency of incident light equals the natural frequency of electrons of an atom in the object then the light is absorbed, and the electrons begin to vibrate. This vibrational energy is then converted into thermal energy..

Sometimes an object may have several types of atoms having different natural frequencies. If Sunlight is incident on this type of object with many frequencies a range of frequencies may be absorbed by the object. The incident frequency which is not equal to the natural frequency of atoms in the object can be transmitted or reflected. When this frequency is incident the electrons begin to vibrate with small amplitude. If the object is transparent then this vibration energy is given to neighboring atoms and finally, a light wave is transmitted through the other side of the object. If the object is opaque, then the vibration energy cannot be shared with neighboring atoms and hence, the light is reflected through the incident side of the object.

Conclusion:

When light with many frequencies are incident on an object, some of them are absorbed by the object and the remaining are transmitted or reflected depending on the incident frequencies.

Want to see more full solutions like this?

Subscribe now to access step-by-step solutions to millions of textbook problems written by subject matter experts!
Students have asked these similar questions
Portfolio Problem 3. A ball is thrown vertically upwards with a speed vo from the floor of a room of height h. It hits the ceiling and then returns to the floor, from which it rebounds, managing just to hit the ceiling a second time. Assume that the coefficient of restitution between the ball and the floor, e, is equal to that between the ball and the ceiling. Compute e.
Portfolio Problem 4. Consider two identical springs, each with natural length and spring constant k, attached to a horizontal frame at distance 2l apart. Their free ends are attached to the same particle of mass m, which is hanging under gravity. Let z denote the vertical displacement of the particle from the hori- zontal frame, so that z < 0 when the particle is below the frame, as shown in the figure. The particle has zero horizontal velocity, so that the motion is one dimensional along z. 000000 0 eeeeee (a) Show that the total force acting on the particle is X F-mg k-2kz 1 (1. l k. (b) Find the potential energy U(x, y, z) of the system such that U x = : 0. = O when (c) The particle is pulled down until the springs are each of length 3l, and then released. Find the velocity of the particle when it crosses z = 0.
In the figure below, a semicircular conductor of radius R = 0.260 m is rotated about the axis AC at a constant rate of 130 rev/min. A uniform magnetic field of magnitude 1.22 T fills the entire region below the axis and is directed out of the page. R Pout (a) Calculate the maximum value of the emf induced between the ends of the conductor. 1.77 v (b) What is the value of the average induced emf for each complete rotation? 0 v (c) How would your answers to parts (a) and (b) change if the magnetic field were allowed to extend a distance R above the axis of rotation? (Select all that apply.) The value in part (a) would increase. The value in part (a) would remain the same. The value in part (a) would decrease. The value in part (b) would increase. The value in part (b) would remain the same. The value in part (b) would decrease. × (d) Sketch the emf versus time when the field is as drawn in the figure. Choose File No file chosen This answer has not been graded yet. (e) Sketch the emf…

Chapter 28 Solutions

Conceptual Physics (12th Edition)

Ch. 28 - Prob. 11RCQCh. 28 - Prob. 12RCQCh. 28 - Prob. 13RCQCh. 28 - Prob. 14RCQCh. 28 - Prob. 15RCQCh. 28 - Prob. 16RCQCh. 28 - Prob. 17RCQCh. 28 - Prob. 18RCQCh. 28 - Prob. 19RCQCh. 28 - Prob. 20RCQCh. 28 - Prob. 21RCQCh. 28 - Prob. 22RCQCh. 28 - Prob. 23RCQCh. 28 - Prob. 24RCQCh. 28 - Prob. 25RCQCh. 28 - Prob. 26RCQCh. 28 - Prob. 27RCQCh. 28 - Prob. 28RCQCh. 28 - Prob. 29RCQCh. 28 - Prob. 30RCQCh. 28 - Prob. 31RCQCh. 28 - Prob. 32RCQCh. 28 - Prob. 33RCQCh. 28 - Prob. 34RCQCh. 28 - Prob. 35RCQCh. 28 - Prob. 36RCQCh. 28 - Prob. 37RCQCh. 28 - Prob. 38RCQCh. 28 - Prob. 39RCQCh. 28 - Prob. 40RCQCh. 28 - No glass is perfectly transparent. Mainly because...Ch. 28 - Prob. 42RCQCh. 28 - Prob. 43RCQCh. 28 - Prob. 44RCQCh. 28 - Prob. 45RCQCh. 28 - Prob. 46RCQCh. 28 - Prob. 47RCQCh. 28 - Prob. 48RCQCh. 28 - Prob. 49RCQCh. 28 - Prob. 50RCQCh. 28 - Prob. 51RCQCh. 28 - Prob. 52RCQCh. 28 - Prob. 53RCQCh. 28 - Prob. 54RCQCh. 28 - Prob. 55RCQCh. 28 - Prob. 56RCQCh. 28 - Prob. 57RCQCh. 28 - Prob. 58RCQCh. 28 - Prob. 59RCQCh. 28 - What must be the minimum length of a plane mirror...Ch. 28 - Prob. 61RCQCh. 28 - Prob. 62RCQCh. 28 - Prob. 63RCQCh. 28 - Prob. 64RCQCh. 28 - Prob. 65RCQCh. 28 - Prob. 66RCQCh. 28 - Prob. 67RCQCh. 28 - Prob. 68RCQCh. 28 - Prob. 69RCQCh. 28 - Prob. 70RCQCh. 28 - Prob. 71RCQCh. 28 - Prob. 72RCQCh. 28 - Prob. 73RCQCh. 28 - Prob. 74RCQCh. 28 - Prob. 75RCQCh. 28 - Prob. 76RCQCh. 28 - Prob. 77RCQCh. 28 - Prob. 78RCQCh. 28 - Prob. 79RCQCh. 28 - Prob. 80RCQCh. 28 - Prob. 81RCQCh. 28 - Prob. 82RCQCh. 28 - Prob. 83RCQCh. 28 - Prob. 84RCQCh. 28 - Prob. 85RCQCh. 28 - Prob. 86RCQCh. 28 - Prob. 87RCQCh. 28 - Prob. 88RCQCh. 28 - Prob. 89RCQCh. 28 - Prob. 90RCQCh. 28 - Prob. 91RCQCh. 28 - Prob. 92RCQCh. 28 - Prob. 93RCQCh. 28 - Prob. 94RCQCh. 28 - Prob. 95RCQCh. 28 - Prob. 96RCQCh. 28 - Prob. 97RCQCh. 28 - Prob. 98RCQCh. 28 - Prob. 99RCQCh. 28 - Prob. 100RCQCh. 28 - Prob. 101RCQCh. 28 - Rays of light moving upward through water toward...Ch. 28 - Prob. 103RCQCh. 28 - Prob. 104RCQCh. 28 - Prob. 105RCQCh. 28 - Prob. 106RCQCh. 28 - Prob. 107RCQCh. 28 - Prob. 108RCQCh. 28 - Prob. 109RCQCh. 28 - Prob. 110RCQCh. 28 - Prob. 111RCQ
Knowledge Booster
Background pattern image
Physics
Learn more about
Need a deep-dive on the concept behind this application? Look no further. Learn more about this topic, physics and related others by exploring similar questions and additional content below.
Similar questions
SEE MORE QUESTIONS
Recommended textbooks for you
Text book image
College Physics
Physics
ISBN:9781305952300
Author:Raymond A. Serway, Chris Vuille
Publisher:Cengage Learning
Text book image
University Physics (14th Edition)
Physics
ISBN:9780133969290
Author:Hugh D. Young, Roger A. Freedman
Publisher:PEARSON
Text book image
Introduction To Quantum Mechanics
Physics
ISBN:9781107189638
Author:Griffiths, David J., Schroeter, Darrell F.
Publisher:Cambridge University Press
Text book image
Physics for Scientists and Engineers
Physics
ISBN:9781337553278
Author:Raymond A. Serway, John W. Jewett
Publisher:Cengage Learning
Text book image
Lecture- Tutorials for Introductory Astronomy
Physics
ISBN:9780321820464
Author:Edward E. Prather, Tim P. Slater, Jeff P. Adams, Gina Brissenden
Publisher:Addison-Wesley
Text book image
College Physics: A Strategic Approach (4th Editio...
Physics
ISBN:9780134609034
Author:Randall D. Knight (Professor Emeritus), Brian Jones, Stuart Field
Publisher:PEARSON