Physics 9702 · AS & A Level · Photoelectric effect

Photoelectric effect — practice question

For one metal surface, it is found that photoelectric emission only occurs when the light has a frequency above a certain minimum value. This result shows that electromagnetic radiation has a particle-like nature.
(a)[3]

State three other photoelectric-emission observations that support a particulate nature of electromagnetic radiation.

(b(i))[2]

Explain why an emitted electron can have kinetic energy below the maximum for a given frequency.

(b(ii).1)[1]

Use Fig. 9.1 to find the threshold frequency.

(b(ii).2)[3]

Use Fig. 9.1 to determine the work function energy, in eV, for the metal surface.

(ii(1))[1]

Determine threshold frequency.

(ii(2))[3]

Determine the work function energy, in eV, for this metal surface.

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