When the surface of a metal is exposed to blue light, electrons are emitted. If the intensity of the blue light is increased, which of the following things will also increase?

A) the number of electrons ejected per second
B) the maximum kinetic energy of the ejected electrons
C) the time lag between the onset of the absorption of light and the ejection of electrons
D) the work function of the metal
E) all of the above


A

Physics & Space Science

You might also like to view...

The characteristic peaks in an x-ray spectrum of an atom occur because of rapid deceleration of the bombarding electrons

a. True b. False Indicate whether the statement is true or false

Physics & Space Science

Give an example in which thermal energy might be converted to gravitational energy

What will be an ideal response?

Physics & Space Science

How many octaves exist between 100 hertz and 1600 hertz?

A) 4 B) 5 C) 6 D) 7 E) 8

Physics & Space Science

If Earth had twice its present mass but it orbited at the same distance from the sun as it does now, its orbital period would be

A) 4 years. B) 3 years. C) 2 years. D) 1 year. E) 6 months.

Physics & Space Science