Physics 9702 · AS & A Level · Photoelectric effect

Photoelectric effect — practice question

(a(i))[2]

Explain what is meant by the term photon.

(a(ii))[1]

State one piece of evidence, using the intensity of light, that the photoelectric effect provides for the particulate nature of light.

(b)[5]

Some electron energy levels in a solid are shown in Fig. 11.1. A semiconductor material has a very high resistance in darkness. When light falls on the semiconductor material, its resistance decreases. Explain the resistance of the semiconductor material in different light conditions.

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