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Hi all, I realize the subsequent question is likely to be quite simplistic; therefore I apologise in advance and I hope I am not offending fellow users. Here’s the question: “How many electrons are emitted from the cathode each second?”
How would I go about answering this question?

I have previous calculated the energy of a photon and the number of photons striking the cathode each second.

Thank you in advance for any help provided :)
CE
 
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Homework Statement


Here’s the question: “How many electrons are emitted from the cathode each second?”
How would I go about answering this question?
I have calculated the energy of a photo using E=hf and I also have calculated the number of photons striking the cathode each second.



Homework Equations


I am not sure of the equation for this problem as I am unable to locate it in my current Physics literature/I have also been unable to locate a relevant equation on the internet.


The Attempt at a Solution


Would I divide the number of photons striking the metal per second by the charge of an electron? Therefore: (number of photons striking cathode each second)/1.6*10-19...

The numebr I obtain doesn't seem very realistic ;\.

Thank you :).
CE
 
G01 said:
Do you know the current between the cathode and anode?

Thank you very much :)!
CE