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Simulation of the Photoelectric Effect for the TI-83+/TI-84+ Graphing Calculator

Author
Subject Area
Science: Physics: Atomic Physics
Science: Physics: Electrostatics
Science: Physics: Work, Energy and Momentum
Level
9-12
Activity Time
1 Hours
Software
TI Connect™
TI Calculator
TI-84 series
Other Materials
None.
Resource Types
Lessons

Simulation of the Photoelectric Effect for the TI-83+/TI-84+ Graphing Calculator

Activity Overview

The simulation generates photoelectrons into a retarding potential difference. Students can adjust the retarding potential so that the kinetic energy of the photoelectrons can be found. With this information and the wavelength of the photon that generated the photoelectron, Planck's constant can be determined. The simulation runs in an interactive graphical interface.

Before the Activity

Load the simulation onto the graphing calculator. The manual explains how the simulation works.

During the Activity

Hand out lab instruction for students describing how the experiment is to be conducted.

After the Activity

None.

Author
Subject Area
Science: Physics: Atomic Physics
Science: Physics: Electrostatics
Science: Physics: Work, Energy and Momentum
Level
9-12
Activity Time
1 Hours
Software
TI Connect™
TI Calculator
TI-84 series
Other Materials
None.
Resource Types
Lessons
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