Physics 9702 · AS & A Level · Photoelectric effect

Photoelectric effect — practice question

A smooth sheet of magnesium in a vacuum gives off electrons when ultraviolet radiation is shone on it.
(a)[1]

State what this phenomenon is called.

(b(i))[2]

If electrons are to be emitted, the ultraviolet radiation must have a frequency of at least $8.8 \times 10^{14}\ \text{Hz}$. Calculate the work function energy of magnesium.

(b(ii))[3]

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

(c)[3]

The ultraviolet frequency $f$ incident on the magnesium sheet is varied 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 changes with $f$.

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