Photons Flashcards
1
Q
Electron volt
A
One electron volt is the energy change of an electron when it moves through a potential difference of one volt
1.6x10-19J
2
Q
Work function
A
The minimum energy required to release an electron from a material
Measured in joules
3
Q
Threshold frequency
A
The lowest frequency of electromagnetic radiation that will result in the emission of photoelectrons from a specified metal surface
4
Q
Photon
A
A quantum of light
