True or False Questions on the Photoelectric Effect

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The kinetic energy of emitted electrons is determined by the frequency of the photons, not their quantity. The energy of radiation is inversely proportional to the wavelength, contradicting the statement that it is proportional. The number of emitted electrons correlates with the number of photons and the intensity of the radiation, rather than just the frequency. Additionally, only one photon is needed to release an electron if it has sufficient energy to overcome the material's work function. The discussion emphasizes the importance of frequency and intensity in the photoelectric effect.
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Homework Statement


1. The kinetic energy of emitted electrons depends on the frequency, not the number of photons.
2. The energy of the radiation is proportional to the wavelength.
3. The number of emitted electrons depends on the number of photons, not the frequency of the radiation.
4. The radiation needs a minimum number of photons for any electrons to be released

The Attempt at a Solution


1. True. The KE of the photoelectrons depend on the frequency of the photon and on the work function of the material.
2. False. The energy of the radiation is proportional to the inverse of the wavelength.
3. False. The number of photoelectrons emitted depends on the intensity of the electromagnetic wave and the work function of the material.
4. False. One photon interacts with one electron. Whether the electron is emitted depends on whether it absorbed enough energy to overcome the binding energy.

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I would rethink #3.

Although strictly speaking that statement is not answerable as true or false. (What would happen if all the photons had too low a frequency?)
 
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