11.3.1 - Hertz’s observations
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What year did Heinrich Hertz conduct his pivotal experiments related to the photoelectric effect?
💡 Hint: Consider the historical context of advancements in physics.
What is the work function?
💡 Hint: Think about what energy is needed for an electron to escape.
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What happens to electrons in a metal when ultraviolet light is shining on it?
💡 Hint: Relate this to the photoelectric effect.
True or False: Different metals can emit electrons when exposed to the same frequency of light.
💡 Hint: Consider how metals differ in their composition.
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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.
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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