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ZIMSEC A-Level Physics

7.2Quantum Physics

Quantum Physics in ZIMSEC A-Level Physics: what the syllabus expects you to know, the learning objectives and how to practise.
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Overview

Form 6.

Learning objectives

What the syllabus expects you to be able to do.

  1. 7.2.1Understand and apply: photons: energy, momentum and the electronvolt.
  2. 7.2.2Understand and apply: the photoelectric effect.
  3. 7.2.3Understand and apply: wave-particle duality and electron diffraction.
  4. 7.2.4Understand and apply: energy levels and line spectra.

Lessons

  • Energy levels and line spectra

    45 min

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  • Photons: energy, momentum and the electronvolt

    40 min

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  • The photoelectric effect

    50 min

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  • Wave-particle duality and electron diffraction

    40 min

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Quantum Physics: sample question

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An electron falls from a level of −1.6 eV to a level of −5.5 eV. What is the energy of the emitted photon?

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