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What is the photon model?Show answer
Einstein proposed that light consists of discrete packets (photons), each carrying energy:
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State Einstein's photoelectric equation and define each term. [2 marks]
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A metal has a threshold frequency of . Find its work function in joules (). [2 marks]
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Explain why increasing the intensity of light above the threshold frequency does not increase the maximum kinetic energy of the photoelectrons. [2 marks]
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