Question

Scientists such as Heinrich Hertz, Philipp Lenard, Max Planck, and Albert Einstein made scientific contributions that ultimately demonstrated that light is electromagnetic radiation, and that it has a “dual nature.” Some electromagnetic phenomena are best explained with a particle model, and some with a wave model. In a sense, “wave” and “particle” are just easy mental models for light. We employ them because we are used to seeing waves and particles—such as those in water waves and baseballs—in our daily lives. Electromagnetic radiation is a basic concept in physics, but it doesn’t fit completely into one of these neat little boxes.

Research and discuss at least one modern technology that employs electromagnetic radiation and that can be explained by the wave model, the particle model, or a combination of the two. Some possible technologies include solar panels, burglar alarms, cameras, and cell phones.

Answer 1

anti-theft alarms. From a technological point of view, anti-theft equipment is based on the emission of the electromagnetic wave by an emitter and its reception by a receiving device. All waves are characterized by the amplitude and frequency they have.

Step-by-step explanation:

In order to generate the alarm, a magnetic field is created between the emitter and the receiver, which when a device whose frequency is equal to that transmitted by the transmitter enters into a state of resonance with it, and through an electronic circuit it is possible to detect and in this way the alarm that can be auditory, visual occurs.

At a lower frequency, electromagnetic waves have a greater capacity for penetration by objects, a lower attenuation of the signal when traversed.

Answer 2

Solar panels employ electromagnetic radiation that can be explained by particle model. An electromagnetic radiation can be considered to be formed by of particles- photons which carry quanta of energy. A solar panel consists of photo-voltaic cells on which electromagnetic radiation from Sun (photons) radiate and electrons get knock off generating electricity.