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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...

Answered by Khawaja A. Physics tutor
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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...

Answered by Rohit P. Physics tutor
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A launcher 1m tall fires tennis balls with a velocity of 15m/s at an angle of 20 degrees from horizontal. Neglecting air resistance, calculate the maximum height, time of flight and distance traveled by the ball.

While conceptually simple, drawing on understanding of kinematic equations and vectors, these projectile problems require attention to the details of the problem such as accounting for the launch height a...

Answered by Andrei L. Physics tutor
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Why does a skydiver go through two different terminal velocities?

When the skydiver jumps out, they are instantaneously at free fall (accelerate at 9.81 m/s). After this, a drag force from the displacement of air is felt. The drag force is proportional to the velocity s...

Answered by Saajan S. Physics tutor
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