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Section B, Question 15(c)Question part (c)
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c. Explain how the electrons and the X-rays can produce almost identical patterns. 2 marks = = [3 5
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d. Calculate the energy, in eV, of the X-ray photons used to produce the image shown in Figure 20b. 2 marks eV
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Question 16 (7 marks) Two Physics students are investigating the photoelectric effect by shining monochromatic light with a frequency of 1.00 × 10 15 Hz onto a calcium plate. Their
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Question 16 (20 marks) Nicola is conducting an experiment to investigate the photoelectric effect using the apparatus shown in Figure 21. photocell metal plate ammeter light source
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a. The variables in this experiment can be classified as controlled, dependent or independent. Complete the table below by providing one variable from the experiment for each class
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a. Use the information in Figure 22 to determine the maximum kinetic energy, in eV, of the photoelectrons. 1 mark eV Section B
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b. Calculate the work function, in eV, of calcium. 2 marks eV
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b. On the axes below (Figure 22), plot Nicola’s data, including uncertainty bars, and draw a straight line of best fit. 3 marks VV) o Is S 20 H H 1.5 = 5) 5 1.0 5 @ o 05 a FP 0 » /
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c. The intensity of the light is now reduced to 50% of the original light intensity and the experiment is repeated using light of the same frequency on the calcium plate. The stude
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c. From your graph, determine the value Nicola would find for each of the following:
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i. Planck's constant. Show your working. 2 marks eVs)
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ii. threshold frequency. 1 mark Hz
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