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Say I have a electron in space, its accelerating along say the x-axis at 10 meters per sec^2, what frequency of light does it emit?
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ealbers said:Can't they measure this?
ealbers said:just wondering what frequency the Earth one would give off
See this old thread:ealbers said:Say I have a electron in space, its accelerating along say the x-axis at 10 meters per sec^2, what frequency of light does it emit?
The equation for the frequency of light from an accelerating charge is given by f = qE/2πm, where f is the frequency, q is the charge of the accelerating particle, E is the electric field strength, and m is the mass of the particle.
The frequency of light is directly proportional to the acceleration of the charged particle. This means that as the acceleration increases, the frequency of light also increases.
This equation is important because it helps us understand the relationship between the acceleration of a charged particle and the resulting frequency of light emitted. It is also used in various fields such as electromagnetism and quantum mechanics.
No, this equation is specifically for the frequency of light emitted by an accelerating charge. Other factors such as the type of material and energy levels also affect the frequency of light.
The frequency is measured in hertz (Hz), the charge is measured in coulombs (C), the electric field strength is measured in volts per meter (V/m), and the mass is measured in kilograms (kg).