Modern Physics and Nuclear Processes · Modern Physics

Atomic Structure and Quantum Mechanics

Exploring the evolution of atomic models and the basics of quantum energy levels.

Key Questions

  1. 1How does the emission spectrum of an element provide evidence for discrete energy levels?
  2. 2What role does the photoelectric effect play in our understanding of light as a particle?
  3. 3How does this model explain the operation of modern solar cells?

Common Core State Standards

HS-PS4-3
Grade: 9th Grade
Subject: Physics
Unit: Modern Physics and Nuclear Processes
Period: Modern Physics

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