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Undergrad Can the Photoelectric Effect Cause Metal Oxidation in a Vacuum?
For the photoelectric effect, when light hits a metal, and the frequency is above the work function, electrons are given off. I am curious if the metal becomes more and more positive if this happens. i.e oxidation without reduction??. For this question, assume that it is done in a empty...- mihir23
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- Photoelectric Photoelectric effect
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Projectile motion question ( basketball being thrown into a hoop)
Homework Statement A basketball shoots a ball at an angle of 55° which is 4.3m away( horizontal dist). If the ball is released from a height of 2.1m and lands in the hoop, which is 3m high. Calculate the initial speed of the ball for this shot to be successful. Homework Equations initial...- mihir23
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- Basketball Motion Projectile Projectile motion
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- Forum: Introductory Physics Homework Help