Prove that the photoelectric effect cannot occur with a completely free electron, that is, one not bound to an atom. (Hint: Consider the reference frame in which the total
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- ture of Light A photon with a momentum of 60 keV/c, which is scattered at a quasi-free electron at rest at an angle of 120°, hits the surface of a molybdenum plate after the scattering process and gives ise to the emission of an electron (work function of 20 keV) there due to the photoelectric effect. Calculate the kinetic energy of the photoelectron. the reflectivity in this case. silver surface (n2₂ =The threshold wavelength for a certain metal is 5000 ACalculate the maximum K.E. of the photoelectrons emitted, when ultra violet radiation of wavelength 2500 A falls on it. (1 eV, h and C are given).An experiment is performed where light of different frequencies is shined on an aluminum plate. The work function for aluminum is 4.08 eV. (a) What is the lowest frequency (the "cutoff" frequency, in Hz) of light incident on aluminum, below which no photoelectrons will be emitted from its surface? Hz (b) What is the longest wavelength (the "cutoff" wavelength, in nm) of light incident on aluminum, above which no photoelectrons will be emitted from its surface? nm (c) Photons of energy 5.75 eV are incident on the aluminum plate. What is the maximum kinetic energy (in eV) of the ejected photoelectrons? ev
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