Photons and Electrons Flashcards

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Threshold( cut-off) frequency (f0)

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The minimum frequency of incident radiation at which electrons will be emitted from a particular metal.

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Work function (W0)

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The minimum amount of energy needed to emit an electron from the surface of a metal.

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