Physics 9702 · AS & A Level · Photoelectric effect

Photoelectric effect — practice question

A smooth magnesium sheet in a vacuum releases electrons when ultraviolet radiation falls on it.
(a)[1]

State the name given to this phenomenon.

(b)

Electrons are emitted only if the frequency of the ultraviolet radiation is at least $8.8 \times 10^{14}\,\text{Hz}$.

(b(i))[2]

Calculate the work function energy of magnesium.

(b(ii))[3]

For ultraviolet radiation of frequency $11 \times 10^{14}\,\text{Hz}$, calculate the maximum speed of the emitted electrons.

(c)[3]

The frequency $f$ of the ultraviolet radiation striking the magnesium sheet is changed from $8.0 \times 10^{14}\,\text{Hz}$ to $11 \times 10^{14}\,\text{Hz}$. On Fig. 8.1, sketch how the maximum kinetic energy $E_{\text{MAX}}$ of the emitted electrons varies with $f$. Use the space below for any working you need.

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