Question
Define the terms threshold frequency and stopping potential in relation to the phenomenon of photoelectric effect. How is the photoelectric current affected on increasing the (1) frequency (2) intensity of the incident radiations and why?
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Answer
- Threshold frequency:
- Stopping potential:
- (1) (Practically) No effect/remain same.
(2) Increases:
The number of incident photons increases.
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