Photoelectric Effect Flashcards
1
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Threshold frequency
A
Minimum frequency of incident radiation at which electrons will be emitted from a particular metal
2
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Work function
A
Minimum amount of energy needed to emit an electron from the surface of a metal
3
Q
Greater the frequency of the light…
A
The greater the kinetic energy
4
Q
The more intense the light…
A
The more electrons are ejected (higher the current)
5
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Photoelectric effect
A
Process that occurs when light shines on a metal and electrons are ejected
6
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Significance of photoelectric effect
A
Establishes the quantum theory and illustrated the particle nature of light
