Photoelectric effect (Not fully understood) Flashcards
1
Q
Explain the basic concept of the photoelectric effect [3 mark]
A
- Light comes in packets of energy. Photons.
- Lights energy is based on its frequency.
- Certain amount of energy is required to liberate electrons
2
Q
Recite formula to calculate energy of photons (incident light) [1 mark]
A
E(photons) = E(liberate) + KE(electron)