Describe the pattern of intensity vs wavelength .

In summary, blackbody experiments have shown that the intensity of energy increases as the wavelength decreases. This observation is in contrast to the predictions of classical physics, which suggested a continuous increase in energy at higher frequencies.
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Describe the pattern of intensity vs wavelength observed in blackbody experiments and explain why these observations were in conflict with the predictions of classical physics.


is this right?
the shorter the wavelength, the greater the intensity.


This is wht I wrote:
Classical physics suggested that more energy would be produced at higher frequencies.
 
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dannie said:
the shorter the wavelength, the greater the intensity.
If that's an answer to the first part of the question, no, that does not adequately describe what is observed.
This is wht I wrote:
Classical physics suggested that more energy would be produced at higher frequencies.
Yes, but more significantly, that this would be the case all the way, through ever higher frequencies.
 

Related to Describe the pattern of intensity vs wavelength .

1. What is intensity vs wavelength?

Intensity vs wavelength is a graph that shows the relationship between the intensity of light and its wavelength. Intensity refers to the brightness of light, while wavelength refers to the distance between two consecutive peaks or troughs of a light wave.

2. How is intensity vs wavelength measured?

Intensity vs wavelength is typically measured using a spectrophotometer, which measures the amount of light at different wavelengths. The results are then plotted on a graph to show the pattern of intensity vs wavelength.

3. What does the pattern of intensity vs wavelength tell us?

The pattern of intensity vs wavelength can provide information about the properties of light, such as its color or energy. It can also reveal the presence of certain substances, as different substances absorb and emit light at specific wavelengths.

4. How does the pattern of intensity vs wavelength differ for different types of light?

The pattern of intensity vs wavelength can vary depending on the source of the light. For example, sunlight has a continuous spectrum with a smooth curve, while fluorescent light has distinct peaks and valleys due to the way it is produced.

5. What factors can affect the pattern of intensity vs wavelength?

The pattern of intensity vs wavelength can be affected by several factors, including the temperature and composition of the light source, the medium through which the light travels, and the presence of any substances that may absorb or scatter the light.

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