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All metals will emit a photoelectric effect. However, alkali metals do so in the visible light spectrum, while other metals do so in near-ultraviolet light.

The alkali metals are: Lithium (Li), Sodium (Na), Potassium (K), Rubidium (Rb), Caesium (Cs), and Francium (Fr).

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Can photoelectric effect be observed for all metals under same condition of incident light?

no , it cannot be observed in same conditions of incident light because, the threshold energy will be different for different metals.so in that particular threshold energy only the photoelectric effect for that metal can be observed.....


Which phenomenon demonstrates a particle nature of light?

The photoelectric effect demonstrates the particle nature of light. In this phenomenon, light is shown to behave like a stream of particles (photons) by ejecting electrons from a material when it hits the surface.


What are the wavelengths for different metals in photoelectric effect?

The wavelengths of light required to cause the photoelectric effect depend on the specific metal. For example, for sodium, the threshold wavelength is around 590 nm, while for potassium it is around 420 nm. Different metals have different work functions, which determine the threshold wavelength needed to eject electrons from their surface.


Is reverse process of photoelectric effect is zeeman effect?

No, the reverse process of the photoelectric effect is not the Zeeman effect. The Zeeman effect is the splitting of spectral lines in the presence of a magnetic field, while the photoelectric effect is the emission of electrons from a material when exposed to light. They are two distinct phenomena in physics.


Is there any importance in photoelectric effect?

One of the most revolutionary concepts in physics is the photoelectric effect. The photoelectric effect occurs when radiant energy is impinged on various metals and electrons are ejected from the metal surface. The ejected photoelectrons have a certain kinetic energy which can be measured by the produced voltage. Photoelectric current cannot be explained by the wave theory as diffraction and interference can, however. The photoelectric effect is important because it revealed some of the limitations of the classical wave theory and it gave closer insight into the nature of light- namely the quantization as photons.

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Why alkali metals used in photoelectric effect?

Alkali metals are used in the photoelectric effect because they have low ionization energies, making it easier for photons to eject electrons from their surface. This makes them efficient materials for producing a photoelectric effect. Additionally, alkali metals have a clean surface that allows for reliable and consistent results in experiments.


What does light in photoelectric effect?

After irradiation with photons metals emit electrons.


What is the emission of electrons from a metals surface when light of a certain frequency shines on it?

photoelectric effect


What metals is particularly sensitive to the photoelectric effect A. potassium B. iron C. zinc D.copper?

potassium


Can photoelectric effect be observed for all metals under same condition of incident light?

no , it cannot be observed in same conditions of incident light because, the threshold energy will be different for different metals.so in that particular threshold energy only the photoelectric effect for that metal can be observed.....


Match the experimental conditions applied to the photoelectric effect observed.?

conditions of photoelectric effect


What percents of xrays are produced in a photoelectric effect?

The amount of xrays produced in a photoelectric effect varies. . . . alot.


Which phenomenon demonstrates a particle nature of light?

The photoelectric effect demonstrates the particle nature of light. In this phenomenon, light is shown to behave like a stream of particles (photons) by ejecting electrons from a material when it hits the surface.


Can photoelectric effect done in vaccum?

Certainly, of course, and you betcha. The presence of air has no function or involvement in the photoelectric effect.


Why cesium and potassium used in photoelectric effect?

The ionization enthalpy of K and Cs is less than that of Li and therefore these metals easily lose electrons on exposure to light than lithium.That's the reason potassium and cesium are used in photoelectric cells rather than Cs.


What device gives off electrons when light shines on a metal surface?

There is the photoelectric effect, which is the process that emitts electrons from a metals surface when light of a certain frequency shines on the surface. In the metal, the nuclei are surrounded by electrons, so when the incoming electrons strike the surface, they pull apart from the electrons of the metal because of how like charges detract from each other.


What are the wavelengths for different metals in photoelectric effect?

The wavelengths of light required to cause the photoelectric effect depend on the specific metal. For example, for sodium, the threshold wavelength is around 590 nm, while for potassium it is around 420 nm. Different metals have different work functions, which determine the threshold wavelength needed to eject electrons from their surface.