Photon Energy: a Beam of Red Light and a Beam

question 41

Multiple Choice

Photon energy: A beam of red light and a beam of violet light each deliver the same power on a surface. For which beam is the number of photons hitting the surface per second the greatest?

• A) the red beam
• B) the violet beam
• C) It is the same for both beams.

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Definitions:

Thorazine

A medication also known as chlorpromazine, used to treat mental disorders such as schizophrenia by affecting the balance of neurotransmitters in the brain.

Haldol

A medication used in the treatment of schizophrenia, severe behavior problems, and Tourette's syndrome by reducing the activity of dopamine in the brain.

Schizophrenia

A mental disorder characterized by distortions in thinking, perception, emotions, language, self-awareness, and behavior, often manifesting through hallucinations and delusions.

MAO Inhibitors

Monoamine oxidase inhibitors (MAO inhibitors) are a class of medication used to treat certain types of mental disorders by preventing the breakdown of monoamine neurotransmitters, thus increasing their availability in the brain.