Photoelectric Effect
Emission only happens if hf ≥ φ. Intensity controls the number of electrons emitted (if above threshold frequency), not their max energy, since photon energy is dependent on hf. intensity is just the amount of photons not their energies.
Ekmax vs frequency
threshold marked
Controls
Frequency f (×10¹⁴ Hz)
Intensity
Work function φ (eV)
Results
Threshold freq f₀
5.56×10^14 Hz
Emission?
yes
Photon energy (hf)
3.98×10^-19 J
Work function (φ)
2.30 eV
Ekmax
0.181 eV
Stopping potential
0.181 V
Electron rate
50%
Equations
E = hf
hf ≥ φ
Ekmax = hf − φ
eVs = Ekmax
f₀ = φ / h