Answer:
True
Explanation:
Going even smaller than atoms would get you to subatomic particles such as quarks. From there, it is impossible to distinguish elements. So, yes, atoms are the smallest portions of an element that retains the original characteristic of the element.
Answer: a) 274.34 nm; b) 1.74 eV c) 1.74 V
Explanation: In order to solve this problem we have to consider the energy balance for the photoelectric effect on tungsten:
h*ν = Ek+W ; where h is the Planck constant, ek the kinetic energy of electrons and W the work funcion of the metal catode.
In order to calculate the cutoff wavelength we have to consider that Ek=0
in this case h*ν=W
(h*c)/λ=4.52 eV
λ= (h*c)/4.52 eV
λ= (1240 eV*nm)/(4.52 eV)=274.34 nm
From this h*ν = Ek+W; we can calculate the kinetic energy for a radiation wavelength of 198 nm
then we have
(h*c)/(λ)-W= Ek
Ek=(1240 eV*nm)/(198 nm)-4.52 eV=1.74 eV
Finally, if we want to stop these electrons we have to applied a stop potental equal to 1.74 V . At this potential the photo-current drop to zero. This potential is lower to the catode, so this acts to slow down the ejected electrons from the catode.
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