Question
- Write two main observations of photoelectric effect experiment which could only be explained by Einstein’s photoelectric equation.
- Draw a graph showing variation of photocurrent with the anode potential of a photocell.
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Answer
- There exists a threshold frequency below which no photoelectron is ejected.
- KE of electron depends linearly on frequency and is independent of intensity of radiation.
[only curve is essential to draw]
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