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If light of the same intensity but of wavelength 400 nm strikes the surface, are more electrons emitted? Does the energy of the emitted electrons change?
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Solution:
The number of electrons emitted does not depend on the
Explanation of Solution
The emission of electrons or other free carriers when light shines on a material. The number of electrons emitted does not depend on the frequency of the light, but on the intensity of the light. Therefore, the 400nm waves cause the same amount of electrons to be emitted. However, because the frequency of the 400nm light is greater, the maximum kinetic energy of the ejected electrons is higher.
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