The photoelectric equation 2.4.3

Question 1

what is the photoelectric equation

Answer 1

hf = Φ + Ek max

Question 2

what happens when photons are above the threshold frequency

Answer 2

• photons will have more energy than just the work function

-An amount of energy equal to the work function is used to release the photoelectron from the metal

-The remaining energy will be transferred as kinetic energy to the photoelectron