What is the relationship between the work function and the threshold frequency?

Practice Questions

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What is the relationship between the work function and the threshold frequency?
  1. Φ = hν₀
  2. Φ = ν₀/h
  3. Φ = h/ν₀
  4. Φ = ν₀²/h

Questions & Step-by-Step Solutions

What is the relationship between the work function and the threshold frequency?
  • Step 1: Understand the work function (Φ). It is the minimum energy needed to remove an electron from a material.
  • Step 2: Understand the threshold frequency (ν₀). It is the minimum frequency of light needed to provide enough energy to remove an electron.
  • Step 3: Know that energy can be calculated using the formula E = hν, where E is energy, h is Planck's constant, and ν is frequency.
  • Step 4: Relate the work function to the threshold frequency using the formula Φ = hν₀.
  • Step 5: Conclude that if the threshold frequency increases, the work function also increases, showing they are directly proportional.
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