11.2 - ELECTRON EMISSION
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Practice Questions
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Define electron emission.
💡 Hint: Look for the definition in the glossary.
What is the work function?
💡 Hint: Consider the energy aspect required for electron emission.
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What is required for electron emission to occur?
💡 Hint: Think about the conditions necessary for electrons to escape.
True or False: The work function is the same for all metals.
💡 Hint: Consider how the properties of metals affect electron emission.
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Calculate the energy required to emit an electron from a metal with a work function of 4 eV.
💡 Hint: Think of the work function as the energy threshold.
Explain how the photoelectric effect could be used in a solar panel.
💡 Hint: Consider the relationship between light and electrical energy generation.
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