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Date May 2010 Marks available 1 Reference code 10M.1.HL.TZ1.28
Level Higher level Paper Paper 1 Time zone Time zone 1
Command term Question number 28 Adapted from N/A

Question

Light of frequency \(f\) is incident on a metal surface. The work function of the metal is \(\phi \). Which of the following is the maximum kinetic energy of the electrons emitted from the surface?

A.     \(hf - \phi \)

B.     \(\frac{h}{e}(f - \phi )\)

C.     \(\phi  - hf\)

D.     \(\frac{h}{e}(\phi  - f)\)

Markscheme

A

Examiners report

[N/A]

Syllabus sections

Additional higher level (AHL) » Topic 12: Quantum and nuclear physics » 12.1 – The interaction of matter with radiation
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