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How do stars form?

A star is formed from a nebulae, which is a cloud of dust and gas. The dust and gas particles are drawn together by the gravitational attraction between them. As the nebulae contracts, the dust and gas pa...

Answered by Stephen S. Physics tutor
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In the Rutherford alpha scattering experiment, most particles passed straight through the foil with little or no deflection. What can be deduced about the structure of the atom from this?

Answer: Most of the atom's mass must be concentrated in a small area at the centre of the atom. This is known as the nucleus.

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Can you please explain the significance of photoelectric effect?

The photoelectric effect is the emission/removal of electrons, normally, from the surface of a metal. This is done as light is shone on the metal. This is a very useful proof that light can act as a parti...

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Describe and explain the photoelectric effect in terms of photons interacting with the surface of a metal.

The photoelectric effect is the emission of electrons from a metal surface when light is incident on it. When a photon (a light particle) hits the metal surface, it interacts with the metal's electrons. T...

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What is the photoelectric effect and how does it provide evidence for the quantisation of electromagnetic radiation?

(Many students have an intuitive understanding of the photoelectric effect and how it demonstrates quantisation, but it is important when preparing for an exam to be able to explain this clearly and preci...

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