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6 Cards in this Set
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Photon |
A quantum of electromagnetic energy. |
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Electron-volt |
The energy gained by an electron travelling through a potential difference of one volt. |
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Photoelectric Effect |
The emission of photo electrons from a metal surface when electromagnetic radiation above a threshold is incident on the metal. |
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Threshold Frequency |
The minimum frequency of incident electromagnetic radiation required to free electrons from the surface of a metal. |
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Work Function |
The minimum kinetic energy required to free an electron from the surface of a metal |
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Wave-Particle Duality |
A theory that states that matter has both particle and wave properties. Also, electromagnetic radiation has a wave and particulate nature |
