Rankers Physics

Photoelectric Effects and deBroglie Equation: Practice Problem & Solution

A photo-cell employs photoelectric effect to convert: (2006)
Change in the frequency of light into a change in electric voltage
Change in the intensity of illumination into a change in photoelectric current
Change in the intensity of illumination into a change in the work function of the photocathode
Change in the frequency of light into a change in the electric current

Solution Explained:

To solve this problem, we apply the core principles of Photoelectric Effects and deBroglie Equation. Understanding the underlying formula is key to arriving at the correct answer below:

A photocell works on the principle of the photoelectric effect, converting light energy into electrical energy. Specifically, an increase in the intensity of illumination increases the number of emitted photoelectrons per second, converting the change in intensity into a proportional change in photoelectric current.

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