Solving Photoelectric Effect Problems in Grade 12 Physics

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The discussion focuses on solving problems related to the photoelectric effect in Grade 12 physics. Participants seek assistance with specific calculations involving photocells, work functions, and the de Broglie wavelength of emitted photoelectrons. Key problems include determining the number of photocells needed to generate a specific energy and calculating the work function of a photosensitive metal based on emitted electron speed. The forum encourages users to show their attempts at solving these problems to facilitate better assistance. Overall, the thread emphasizes collaborative problem-solving in physics education.
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Grade 12 physics help. Any help would be greatly apprecitated. Thanks

1. A light source with a wavelength of 550 nm shines on photocells, each with a work function of 1.60 eV. What is the minimum number of photocells required to generate 5.25 ´ 10-19 J of energy?

2. Light with a frequency of 8.00 ´ 1014 Hz is incident on a photosensitive metal, resulting in the emission of photoelectrons with a speed of 2.55 ´ 105 m/s. The work function of this photosensitive metal is _____ eV.

3. Light with a wavelength of 350 nm is incident on a metal with a work function of 2.00 eV. The shortest de Broglie wavelength for the photoelectrons that are emitted
 
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