Physics 9702 · AS & A Level · Photoelectric effect

Photoelectric effect — practice question

On a given metal surface, it is noticed that there is a lowest frequency of light below which photoelectric emission does not happen. This result is evidence that electromagnetic radiation has a particulate nature.
(a)[3]

State three additional observations from photoelectric emission that show electromagnetic radiation has a particulate nature.

(b(i))[2]

Explain why emitted electrons can have kinetic energy below the maximum value at a particular frequency.

(b(ii)1)[1]

Use Fig. 9.1 to find the threshold frequency.

(b(ii)2)[3]

Use Fig. 9.1 to find the work function energy, in $\text{eV}$, of the metal surface.

(ii.1)[1]

Use Fig. 9.1 to find the threshold frequency.

(ii.2)[3]

Use Fig. 9.1 to find the work function energy, in eV, of the metal surface.

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