6.3 - Observation
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Practice Questions
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What is the photoelectric effect?
💡 Hint: Look for how light interacts with electrons.
What happens if the frequency of light is below the threshold frequency?
💡 Hint: Consider how frequency relates to electron emission.
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What is required for an electron to be emitted due to the photoelectric effect?
💡 Hint: Consider the importance of frequency over intensity.
True or False: The mass of electrons is associated with their wave properties in the de Broglie hypothesis.
💡 Hint: Think about how matter is described in wave terms.
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Calculate the maximum kinetic energy of an electron emitted when light of frequency 6.0 x 10^14 Hz shines on a metal with a work function of 2.0 eV.
💡 Hint: Be cautious about unit conversions when substituting values.
Describe how a linear graph of stopping potential vs. frequency supports the photoelectric effect theory.
💡 Hint: Consider the relationship between slope and physical constants.
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