Math Problem Statement

A photon with a frequency of 5.23 E14 Hz strikes a photoemissive surface whose work function is 1.75 eV. Planck's constant is 4.14 E−15 eV*s.

Calculate the energy of the photon.

Calculate the maximum kinetic energy of the ejected photoelectron.

Calculate the threshhold frequency for the material.

Solution

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Quantum Mechanics
Photoelectric Effect
Energy Calculations

Formulas

Photon Energy = Planck's constant * Frequency
Maximum Kinetic Energy = Photon Energy - Work Function
Threshold Frequency = Work Function / Planck's constant

Theorems

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Suitable Grade Level

Advanced High School or College