Assume you shine a light at the same wavelength as in the previous question, but of greater intensity (a brighter light) on magnesium. What is the best description of the observation you would make after this change? a. More electrons are released from the surface, but their maximum kinetic energy is higher than before.  b. More electrons are released from the surface, but their maximum kinetic energy is the same as before. c. The same amount of electrons is released, but they have less kinetic energy than before. d. The same amount of electrons is released, but they have more kinetic energy.

icon
Related questions
Question

Assume you shine a light at the same wavelength as in the previous question, but of greater intensity (a brighter light) on magnesium. What is the best description of the observation you would make after this change?

a. More electrons are released from the surface, but their maximum kinetic energy is higher than before. 
b. More electrons are released from the surface, but their maximum kinetic energy is the same as before.
c. The same amount of electrons is released, but they have less kinetic energy than before.
d. The same amount of electrons is released, but they have more kinetic energy.
Expert Solution
steps

Step by step

Solved in 3 steps with 3 images

Blurred answer