Practice mode Dawn of Modern Physics

In the photoelectric effect, the maximum kinetic energy of the emitted electrons depends on ____

Correct answer B. the frequency of the incident light

Explanation

From hf = φ + K.E.max, the maximum kinetic energy rises linearly with frequency. Intensity changes only the number of photoelectrons, not their maximum energy.

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