Photoelectric Effect
 

Photoelectric Effect problem 36


  • With reference to the photoelectric effect, state what is meant by the threshold frequency.


  • Electromagnetic radiation of wavelength is incident on a metal surface. Electrons of maximum kinetic energy are emitted.


    • On the figure below, sketch the variation with of .




    • State an equation relating the gradient of the graph drawn on the figure above to the Planck constant . Explain any symbols you use.


    • Explain why, for any particular wavelength of electromagnetic radiation, most of the electrons are emitted with kinetic energies less than the maximum value .


    • Light of a particular wavelength is incident on a metal surface and gives rise to a photoelectric current. The wavelength is reduced. The intensity of the light is kept constant. State and explain the effect, if any, on the photoelectric current.


 

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