Practice Hertz’s observations - 11.3.1 | 11. DUAL NATURE OF RADIATION AND MATTER | CBSE 12 Physics Part 2
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Question 1

Easy

What year did Heinrich Hertz conduct his pivotal experiments related to the photoelectric effect?

💡 Hint: Consider the historical context of advancements in physics.

Question 2

Easy

What is the work function?

💡 Hint: Think about what energy is needed for an electron to escape.

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Question 1

What happens to electrons in a metal when ultraviolet light is shining on it?

  • They absorb energy and can escape
  • They lose energy
  • Nothing happens

💡 Hint: Relate this to the photoelectric effect.

Question 2

True or False: Different metals can emit electrons when exposed to the same frequency of light.

  • True
  • False

💡 Hint: Consider how metals differ in their composition.

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Challenge Problems

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Question 1

Explain how Hertz's discoveries about the photoelectric effect transitioned into quantum mechanics principles.

💡 Hint: Focus on the transition from classical physics to quantum physics.

Question 2

Compare Hertz's findings with later developments in quantum theory, emphasizing the dual nature of light.

💡 Hint: Think about the evolution of scientific understanding from Hertz to Einstein.

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