Photoelectric Equation - SI unit question

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Homework Help Overview

The discussion revolves around the photoelectric equation, specifically focusing on the relationship between stopping voltage and frequency. Participants are examining the equation eV0 = hf - w0 and its transformation for graphing purposes.

Discussion Character

  • Conceptual clarification, Mathematical reasoning, Assumption checking

Approaches and Questions Raised

  • Participants are attempting to identify the SI units for the terms h/e and w0/e, as well as clarifying the units of Planck's constant and the work function. There are questions about the equivalence of eV and J, and how to express these in SI units.

Discussion Status

The discussion is ongoing, with participants raising questions about unit conversions and the relationships between different physical constants. Some guidance has been offered regarding the units of energy and the work function, but no consensus has been reached on the specific units for h/e and w0/e.

Contextual Notes

Participants are navigating the complexities of unit conversions in the context of the photoelectric effect, with an emphasis on ensuring clarity in the mathematical representation of the equation.

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Homework Statement


I am trying to plot a graph of stopping voltage against frequency

The given equation is eV0 = hf - w0

So i need to change it to the form of y = mx + C in order to plot this graph

V0 = h*f/e - w0/e

V0 = h/e * f - w0/e -- > V0 = y , m(gradient) = h/e , x= f and -w0/e = C (y intercept)

V0 is the stopping voltage , h is Planck constant , e is the electron constant , W0 is the threshold frequency

Now I am confused what SI unit does h/e has and w0/e ?

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##E=hf##. What are the units of ##h##?
What are the units of work function energy?
 
Work function is eV but Planck constant has Js , ev/s
 
But eV is equivalent to J right? Can you represent J in terms of SI units?
EDIT: Remember that the work function energy is also given by an identical equation, ##φ=hf_0##, but we instead use the threshold frequency. Numbers play no role in determining the units for an equation.
 

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