Light: Quantum Model (HSC SSCE Physics): Quizzes

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Analysing the Photoelectric Effect
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What does Einstein's model say light behaves as when interacting with matter?

Discrete energy packets

What is the work function (ϕ\phi) in the photoelectric effect?

Energy barrier to remove an electron

What condition must be met for photoemission to occur?

Photon frequency f>f0f > f_0

In a graph of KmaxK_{\text{max}} vs ff, what does the gradient equal?

Planck's constant hh

Which metal has the lowest work function among common metals?

Sodium (Na)

Why do photoelectrons have a range of kinetic energies from zero to KmaxK_{\text{max}}?

Electrons lose energy in collisions

What is the rest mass of a photon?

Zero

How long did Millikan spend testing Einstein's photoelectric model?

Ten years

What did Einstein receive the Nobel Prize in Physics 1921 for?

Photoelectric effect explanation

What is the energy of a blue photon with wavelength 400 nm?

3.1 eV

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