Question 1

What is a rydberg?

Accepted Answer

Unit of energy in atomic physics: 1 Ry = 13.6 eV = 2.18 × 10⁻¹⁸ J. Hydrogen ionization energy.

Question 2

Where are rydbergs used?

Accepted Answer

Atomic spectroscopy, hydrogen atom calculations, quantum mechanics. Named after Johannes Rydberg.

Question 3

What's the difference between energy and power?

Accepted Answer

Energy (joules, kWh) is total work done. Power (watts) is energy per unit time. A 100W bulb for 10 hours = 1 kWh of energy.

Question 4

Why are there so many energy units?

Accepted Answer

Different fields developed their own: BTU for heating, calories for nutrition, joules for physics, kWh for electricity billing.

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