Electromagnetic Radiation/Photoelectric Effect

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The discussion focuses on an experimental setup involving the exposure of copper (Cu) and silver (Ag) to electromagnetic radiation to analyze the photoelectric effect. Participants are asked to sketch a graph that illustrates the expected results of this experiment. The graph should display the relationship between the frequency of the incident radiation and the kinetic energy of emitted electrons. Specific values that could be derived from the graph include the threshold frequency and the work function for each metal. This analysis is essential for understanding the photoelectric effect in different materials.
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Suppose you did an experiment in the lab where you exposed Cu and Ag to electromagnetic radiation and you wanted to graphically determine whether the metals underwent the photoelectric effect.

(a) Sketch the graph, on the same set of labeled axes, that you would anticipate.

(b) What specific values could you obtain from this graph?
 
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this sounds like homework

it should be posted in that section of the forum
 
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