Physics 9702 · AS & A Level · Photoelectric effect

Photoelectric effect — practice question

(a)[2]

State what the term photon means.

(b(i))[1]

State the name of the phenomenon in which electrons are emitted from the surface of a metal plate when electromagnetic radiation shines on it.

(b(ii))[3]

The phenomenon is seen only when the frequency of the electromagnetic radiation is above a certain minimum value, regardless of the intensity of the radiation. Explain how this observation gives evidence for the existence of photons.

(c(i))[1]

State the name of the quantity shown by the gradient of the line in Fig. 8.1.

(c(ii))[1]

State the name of the quantity shown by the $y$-intercept of the extrapolated line in Fig. 8.1.

(i)[1]

State the name of the quantity shown by the gradient of the line in Fig. 8.1.

(ii)[1]

State the name of the quantity shown by the $y$-intercept of the extrapolated line in Fig. 8.1.

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