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The diagram shows the maximum kinetic energy $E$ of the emitted photoelectrons as the frequency $f$ of the incident radiation on a sodium plate is varied.

 

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Determine the work function for sodium. Explain your answer.

Important Questions on Quantum Physics

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 The diagram shows the maximum kinetic energy $E$ of the emitted photoelectrons as the frequency $f$ of the incident radiation on a sodium plate is varied.

 

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Use the graph to determine the value of the Planck constant. Explain your answer.
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State what is meant by the de Broglie wavelength of an electron.

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 The diagram shows the principles of an electron tube used to demonstrate electron diffraction.

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 Calculate the kinetic energy $E$ (in joules) of the electrons incident on the graphite film.

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The diagram shows the principles of an electron tube used to demonstrate electron diffraction.

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Show that the momentum of an electron is equal to $\sqrt{2 E m_{e}}$ where $m_{\mathrm{e}}$ is the mass of an electron, and hence calculate the momentum of an electron. $\left(m_{\mathrm{e}}=9.11 \times 10^{-31} \mathrm{~kg}\right)$

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 The diagram shows the principles of an electron tube used to demonstrate electron diffraction.

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Calculate the de Broglie wavelength of the electrons.

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 Explain how the wavelengths of neutrons and electrons moving with the same energy would compare.
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Describe the importance of the Planck constant h in describing the behaviour of electromagnetic radiation and of electrons.
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Light of wavelength 550 nm is incident normally on a metal plate. The intensity of the light is 800 Wm-2. All the incident light is absorbed by the metal plate. The plate has dimensions 5.0cm×5.0cm.

Explain how the light hitting the plate exerts force on the plate.