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Light of a single wavelength is incident on a metal. Electrons are released. The intensity of the light is then increased. What changes occur?

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Rate of electron emission: increase. Energy of electrons: no change.

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The photoelectric effect only occurs if the light shining on the metal is:

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above a minimum frequency.

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The graph shows maximum kinetic energy of emitted electrons against frequency of incident light for a number of different metals. Plank's constant is determined by:

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the gradient.

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The graph shows maximum kinetic energy of emitted electrons against frequency of incident light for a number of different metals. The threshold frequency is determined by:

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the x-intercept.

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Which statement about the photoelectric effect is correct? Options: Electrons are emitted instantaneously., Electrons are not emitted below a certain wavelength., You can change the energy of the electrons by changing the intensity., Electron energy is independent of frequency.

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Electrons are emitted instantaneously.

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The photoelectric effect is when:

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One incident photon releases one electron from a metal.

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Maximum kinetic energy of electrons emitted from cesium (Cs) when light of frequency 10¹⁵ Hz falls upon the metal (work function for Cs is 1.8 eV).

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2.34 eV

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Does high-frequency or low-frequency light cause the ejection of a greater number of electrons from a metal surface?

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only high frequency

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Do the photons of violet light or the photons of red light, falling on a metal surface with the same intensity, cause emission of more electrons?

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violet light

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The cut-off wavelength for the photoelectric effect of platinum is 220 nm. Find the work function of platinum in eV.

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5.65 eV