11.9 - Summary
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Practice Questions
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What is the photoelectric effect?
💡 Hint: Think about the interaction between light and electrons.
Define work function.
💡 Hint: Consider this as the barrier for electron release.
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What is the photoelectric effect?
💡 Hint: What happens to electrons when light hits a metal?
Einstein’s photoelectric equation shows that the maximum kinetic energy of emitted electrons depends on the frequency of light.
💡 Hint: Think about how different frequencies might affect energy.
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If a metal has a work function of 4.5 eV, what is the threshold frequency for photoelectric emission?
💡 Hint: Convert eV to J first before using Planck's constant.
Calculate the de Broglie wavelength of an electron with a momentum of 5 × 10^-24 kg m/s.
💡 Hint: Ensure you keep units consistent when substituting values.
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