Doubts in modern physics photoelectric :mad: effect

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The discussion centers on the photoelectric effect and related concepts in modern physics, specifically regarding hydrogen atoms and X-ray interactions. Key questions include the number of atoms emitting photons of specific energies (12.1 eV, 10.2 eV, and 1.9 eV), the increase in orbital momentum of a hydrogen atom absorbing 10.2 eV, and the effects of increasing heating current on X-ray intensity. Participants confirm that the frequency and intensity of light affect saturation current and maximum kinetic energy, with the consensus that saturation current remains unchanged while maximum kinetic energy does not double. The relationship between photo current and distance from a point source is also discussed, emphasizing the need for a clear understanding of electron energy states.

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  • Understanding of the photoelectric effect and its principles
  • Knowledge of hydrogen atom energy levels and electron transitions
  • Familiarity with X-ray generation and intensity concepts
  • Basic grasp of quantum mechanics and electron orbital momentum
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  • Study the photoelectric effect in detail, focusing on energy thresholds and electron emission
  • Learn about hydrogen atom energy levels and transitions using quantum mechanics
  • Research the principles of X-ray production in Coolidge tubes and their applications
  • Explore the relationship between light intensity, frequency, and photoelectric current
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Students preparing for exams in physics, educators teaching modern physics concepts, and anyone interested in the applications of quantum mechanics in real-world scenarios.

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i know theses qns may look lame but my answers are not matching with the book .pls help as i have a MAJOR EXAM coming up tomorrow:eek:

1.three photons are coming out from an excited ample of hydrogen atoms with energies of 12.1 10.2 and 1.9 eV respectively then which of the following is true?these photons must come from
1.1 atom
2.2 atoms
3.3 atoms
4.2 or 3 atoms

whats the logic here?

2.A hydrogen atom in ground state absorbs 10.2 eV of energy.the orbital moment of it's electron will increase by...
1.05x10^-34
2.11x10^-34
3.16x10^-34
4.22x10^-34


3.x ray from a coolidge tube is incident is incident on a aluminium foil(very thin).the intensity of the x ray transmitted is found to be I0
the heating current is increased as ro increase the temperature of the filament.the intensity of x ray transmitted will be
1.zero
2.<I0
3.>I0
4.=I0

4. :cry: :MOST IMP DBT
The frequency and intensity of light source are doubled then which of the following statement(s) is/are true...
1.saturation current remains unchaged
2.maximum kinetic energy is doubledd
answer is a is true b is false
5.this one is also urgent
a point source causes photoelectric effect from a small metal plate .which of the following graphs best represents the relation between the photo current and distance...
the graph given is a rectangular hyperbola in the first quadrant...
how??
 
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You can start by giving use your answers and working. And by the way, question one is a completely legitimate question, think about how many electrons each hydrogen atom has and what are the energy states of a hydrogen atom.

-Hoot:smile:
 

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