In a spectrum chart (like the one shown in figure Q11.2), the emission lines produced by a quantum harmonic oscillator





A. Get closer together (in energy) as we go to the right.

B. Are evenly spaced (in energy).

C. Get farther apart (in energy) as we go to the right.


B. Are evenly spaced (in energy).

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a. w < w0. b. w = w0. c. w > w0. d. wT < w0T0. e. wT > w0T0.

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Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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Process of Science: Describe a hypothetical observation of a white dwarf that, if made and verified by others, would dramatically challenge our physical understanding of them

What will be an ideal response?

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