The Nature of Light · Waves and Optics

The Photoelectric Effect

Examining the particle nature of light and Einstein's explanation of electron emission.

Key Questions

  1. 1How does the photon model explain why light below a threshold frequency cannot eject electrons?
  2. 2What variables affect the maximum kinetic energy of photoelectrons released from a metal surface?
  3. 3How would an engineer optimize the material selection for a solar photovoltaic cell?

ACARA Content Descriptions

AC9SPU13
Year: Year 12
Subject: Physics
Unit: The Nature of Light
Period: Waves and Optics

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