Physics 9702 · AS & A Level · Photoelectric effect

Photoelectric effect — practice question

(a)[2]

State the meaning of the photoelectric effect.

(b)

The photoelectric effect is studied in two stages with the circuit shown in Fig. 9.1.

(b(i))[3]

Explain, with reference to photons, why $V_s$ varies with the frequency of the incident electromagnetic radiation.

(b(ii))[3]

State three quantitative conclusions that can be obtained from the data in Fig. 9.2 and Fig. 9.3. Use the space for any working.

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