Test 2 will cover the material presented in modules 6 - 10. The test
is an 90 minute test and it allows one submission. There are 30 problems.
You can omit 5 problems or you can answer all problems and the best 25 answers
count. The highest score you can get is 25/25.
You must be able to:
- Work problems involving the
laws of reflection
and refraction.
- Draw ray diagrams.
- Use the mirror equation to
predict the position and magnification of real and virtual images formed by flat, concave,
and convex mirrors.
- Use the lens equation to predict
the position and magnification of real and virtual images formed by thin concave and
convex lenses.
- Calculate diffraction and interference patterns
produced by a single slit, two slits, and a diffraction grating.
- Work problems involving interference from thin films.
- Calculate the maximum resolution of
optical instruments.
- Calculate the energy and momentum of the photons.
- Work problems involving the photoelectric effect.
- Calculate the deBroglie wavelength of free particles.
- Calculate the energy levels of the hydrogen atom and interpret the emission
spectrum of hydrogen.
- Predict some of the properties of multi-electron atoms.
- Describe the essential features of a LASER.
Prepare for test 2 by reviewing assignments A6 - A10 and H6 - H10 and the
problems on the summary slides.
Please take practice test 2 on Canvas. You can take this test as often
as you want. No score is kept. Each problem contains hints for incorrect answers.
The first page of test 2 is the formula sheet. During test 2 you can
use this formula sheet, but you can also use other printed (on paper) reference materials of your
choice. You however must work alone. Please do not consult with
another person while you are taking the test.