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Light of wavelength 2.08×10-7 m falls on a photo-surface. The stopping voltage is 1.40 V. Calculate the largest wavelength of light that will result in emission of electrons from this photo-surface.

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The intensity of light incident on a photo-surface is doubled while the wavelength of light stays the same. For the emitted electrons, discuss the effect of this, if any, on i the energy and ii the number.

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To determine the work function of a given photo-surface, light of wavelength 2.3×10-7 m is directed at the surface and the stopping voltage, Vs, recorded. When light of wavelength 1.8×10-7m is used, the stopping voltage is twice as large as the previous one. Determine the work function.

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Light falling on a metallic surface of work function 3.0 eV gives energy to the surface at a rate of 5.0×10-4 W per square metre of the metal's surface. Assume that an electron on the metal surface can absorb energy from an area of about 1.0×10-18 m2. Estimate how long will it take the electron to absorb an amount of energy equal to the work function.

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Light falling on a metallic surface of work function 3.0 eV gives energy to the surface at a rate of 5.0×10-4 W per square metre of the metal's surface. Assume that an electron on the metal surface can absorb energy from an area of about 1.0×10-18 m2. Outline the implications of this.

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Light falling on a metallic surface of work function 3.0 eV gives energy to the surface at a rate of 5.0×10-4 W per square metre of the metal's surface. Assume that an electron on the metal surface can absorb energy from an area of about 1.0×10-18 m2. Describe how the photon theory of light explains the fact that electrons are emitted almost instantaneously with the incoming photons. 

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From the graph of electron kinetic energy Ek versus frequency of incoming radiation, deduce the critical frequency of the photo-surface.

 

 

 

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From the graph of electron kinetic energy Ek versus frequency of incoming radiation, deduce the work function.

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What is the kinetic energy of an electron ejected when light of frequency f=8.0×1014 Hz falls on the surface?