Photoelectric Effect

 
7.2  Photoelectric Effect
 
  Photoelectric effect  
 

The phenomenon when a metal surface is illuminated by a beam of light at a certain frequency, electrons can be emitted from the metal.

 
     
 
  Threshold frequency, \(f_0\)  
 

The minimum frequency required to produce photoelectric effect on a metal.

 
     
 
 

 

Photoelectric Effect

 
7.2  Photoelectric Effect
 
  Photoelectric effect  
 

The phenomenon when a metal surface is illuminated by a beam of light at a certain frequency, electrons can be emitted from the metal.

 
     
 
  Threshold frequency, \(f_0\)  
 

The minimum frequency required to produce photoelectric effect on a metal.