Al Tobias (wat4y) - Office: Gibson S123 & Physics 218, (434) 924-0538
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video - Photoelectric Effect in ZincPurpose:To show that ultraviolet (UV) light of sufficient energy incident on a Zinc plate will cause electrons to be emitted from the metal's surface.Procedure: Electrically connect the Zinc plate to the top of the electroscope via banana plug wire and charge (by touching plate) with the negative Teflon rod (rubbed with silk) so that there is a noticeable displacement of the electroscope leaves or arm. Place the UV light above the Zinc plate and turn it on. The loss of charge due to photoelectric emission can be seen by watching the electroscope leaves fall back to a vertical position. Note: the UV light source has short-wave (sw = 254nm) and long-wave (lw = 366nm) settings. Only at the sw setting electrons will be emitted from the Zinc plate). Hints:The work function for zinc is approx. 4.31 eV which gives a cutoff wavelength of 288 nm.Zinc surface should be cleaned with steel wool before use.
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