Find Potential Difference from Frequency & KE

In summary, to find the potential difference, we can use the equation V = w/q, where w is given by E = hf - W and q is the charge of an electron (1.602*10^-19). By plugging in the given values for frequency and kinetic energy, we can calculate the stopping potential to be 1.9V, but this may not be the potential difference being asked for.
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Homework Statement



How would we find the potential difference given the frequency of the incident light and the kenetic energy of an the emitted electrons?

Homework Equations



E= hf-W
V= w/q
e= 1.602*10^-19

The Attempt at a Solution



Given: f= 7.4*10^15 Hz
KE= 1.9eV
Required: potential difference

Solution: KE= 1.9eV * 1.602*10^ -19 J/eV = 3.0438*10^-19

V= 3.0438*10^-19/ 1.602*10^ -19 = 1.9

The answer is supossedd to be 2.7, I don't think I'm doing this the correct way.
 
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The stopping potential would be 1.9V, not sure what p.d. they are asking for though.
 
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Use the 1st equation you wrote,

E = hf - W

To get W, you need to calculate E and hf.
 
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Even when you do that, you wouldn't get 2.7..
 

1. What is potential difference?

Potential difference, also known as voltage, is the difference in electric potential between two points in an electric field. It is measured in volts (V) and is the driving force for the flow of electric current.

2. How do you calculate potential difference from frequency and kinetic energy?

Potential difference can be calculated using the equation V = KE/q, where V is the potential difference, KE is the kinetic energy of the charged particle, and q is the charge on the particle.

3. What is the relationship between frequency and potential difference?

The relationship between frequency and potential difference is directly proportional. This means that as the frequency of the electric field increases, the potential difference also increases.

4. How does potential difference affect the motion of charged particles?

Potential difference is the driving force for the motion of charged particles. The higher the potential difference, the greater the force on the charged particles and the faster they will move.

5. Can potential difference be negative?

Yes, potential difference can be negative. This means that the direction of the electric field is opposite to the direction of the charged particles. It is important to note that the magnitude of the potential difference is still the same, regardless of its sign.

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