1.2 - Key Observations
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What is the threshold frequency?
💡 Hint: Think about the minimum requirement for a reaction to take place.
Does increasing the intensity of light affect the emitted electron's kinetic energy?
💡 Hint: Remember: Intensity impacts quantity, frequency impacts quality.
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What is the threshold frequency?
💡 Hint: Think about what's necessary to start a reaction.
If the intensity of light increases, the kinetic energy of the emitted electrons will also increase.
💡 Hint: Remember: more light doesn't mean faster electrons!
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Explain how the photoelectric effect supports the particle nature of light.
💡 Hint: Consider how traditional wave theories couldn't explain electron emission based on frequency.
Given light of frequency 5 × 10^14 Hz and a metal with a work function of 3.12 × 10^-19 J, calculate whether electrons will be emitted.
💡 Hint: Use the values given and apply the photoelectric equation to determine the outcome.
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