Quantum Physics Flashcards
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State the photoelectricc effect
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The photoelectric effect is the emission of electrons when an electromagnetic radiation of high frequency is incident on a metal surface.
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Define a photon
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A photon is a packet of electromagnetic radiation energy.
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Define work function of a metal
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Work function energy of a metal is the minimum energy required for an electron of the metal to escape from the metal surface.
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