Practice mode Dawn of Modern Physics

On what does the stopping potential in a photoelectric experiment depend?

Correct answer A. The frequency of the light and the work function of the metal

Explanation

eV₀ = K.E.max = hf − φ, so the stopping potential depends on the light frequency and the metal's work function, not on intensity.

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