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Georgia State University: Hyper Physics: Photoelectric Effect

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Using graphics, words and numbers, the photoelectric effect is described and explained. Planck's theory about quanta of light is explained. Photon energies for the various regions of the EM spectrum are listed. An interactive JavaScript form allows the visitor to investigate the effect of frequency upon the energy of a photon of light.

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Concepts
electromagnetic spectrum, energy, ionization, photons
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Additional Tags
photoelectric, photoelectric effect, quanta, quantized, quantum, einstein, hyperphysics, hyperphysics: photoelectric effect, planck, planck's constant, electron emissions, photon, threshhold frequency
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Classroom Considerations
  • Knovation Readability Score: 5 (1 low difficulty, 5 high difficulty)
  • The intended use for this resource is Instructional
  • This resource is only available on an unencrypted HTTP website.It should be fine for general use, but don’t use it to share any personally identifiable information