0 × 1014 Hz and 11 × 1014 Hz.
On Fig. 8.1, sketch the variation with f of the maximum kinetic energy E of the emitted
MAX
electrons. Use the space below for any working that you need.
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Physics
CAIE2024
5
E / 10–19 J
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Physics
CAIE2024
A polished sheet of magnesium in a vacuum emits electrons when it is illuminated by ultraviolet
radiation.
(a) State the name of this phenomenon.
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(b) For emission of electrons to occur, the frequency of the ultraviolet radiation must be at least
Question
Physics
CAIE2024
A polished sheet of magnesium in a vacuum emits electrons when it is illuminated by ultraviolet
radiation.
(a) State the name of this phenomenon.
............................................................................................................................................. [1]
(b) For emission of electrons to occur, the frequency of the ultraviolet radiation must be at least
Question
Physics
CAIE2024
0 × 1014 Hz and 11 × 1014 Hz.
On Fig. 8.1, sketch the variation with f of the maximum kinetic energy E of the emitted
MAX
electrons. Use the space below for any working that you need.
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Physics
CAIE2023
Light of wavelength 450 nm is incident on a metal surface. The work function of the metal is 3.2 × 10⁻¹⁹ J.
(a) Calculate the energy of a photon of this light.
(b) Determine whether the photoelectric effect will occur.
(c) If the photoelectric effect does occur, calculate the maximum kinetic energy of the emitted electrons.
[h = 6.63 × 10⁻³⁴ J s, c = 3.0 × 10⁸ m/s]
The electrons are produced by heating a metal filament.
Which of the following is the name of this process?
A ionisation
B scattering
C the photoelectric effect
D thermionic emission
(Total for Question 4 = 1 mark)