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The diagram above illustrates a structure of a typical photocell. (i) Identify each ...



The diagram above illustrates a structure of a typical photocell.

(i) Identify each of the parts labelled A and B.
(ii) State one function each of A and B
(iii) Einstein’s photoelectric equation can be written as E = hf – Wo. State what each of the terms E, hf and Wo represent.
(b) A photon is incident on a metal whose work function is 1.32 eV. An electron is emitted from the surface with a maximum kinetic energy of 1.97 eV. Calculate the frequency of the photon. [1 eV = 1.6 x 10-19 J]
(c)(i) Define half-life of a radioactive element.
(ii) Sketch a graph of the relation N = Noe-λt and indicate the half-life.
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    Correct Answer: Option
    Explanation:
    The expected answer is:
    (a) (i) Identification of labelled parts of photocell
    A - Emitter / cathode
    B - Collector / anode
    (ii) Function of part of photocell
    A - emits electrons
    B - attracts electrons

    (iii) Meaning of terms in Einstein’s photoelectric equation
    E - kinetic energy of photoelectrons
    hf - energy of incident photon
    Wo - work function of metal

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