Earth Space Science flashcard

Earth Space Science flashcard

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Science

12th Grade

Hard

NGSS
HS-ESS1-2, HS-PS4-1, HS-PS4-3

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1.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What do astronomers learn from spectral lines?

Back

Astronomers learn information about the composition, temperature, density, and motion of stars.

Tags

NGSS.HS-ESS1-2

2.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is Wein's Law used for?

Back

Wein's Law is used to determine the temperature of a blackbody based on the wavelength at which it emits its maximum radiation.

3.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is the formula for Wein's Law?

Back

λmax = (3 x 10^6) / T, where λmax is the wavelength in nanometers and T is the temperature in Kelvin.

Tags

NGSS.HS-PS4-1

4.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is absolute zero?

Back

Absolute zero is the theoretical temperature at which all atomic motion stops, defined as 0 degrees Kelvin.

5.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

How is the chemical element name of an atom determined?

Back

The chemical element name is determined by the number of protons in the nucleus of the atom.

6.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is the significance of protons in an atom?

Back

Protons determine the atomic number and thus the identity of the element.

7.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What happens to atomic motion at absolute zero?

Back

At absolute zero, all atomic motion theoretically stops.

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