Photoelectric Effect


This virtual manipulative will help the students to understand how the light shines on a metal surface. Students will recognize a process called as photoelectric effect wherein light can be used to push electrons from the surface of a solid.
Some of the sample learning goals can be:
  • Visualize and describe the photoelectric effect experiment.
  • Predict the results of the experiment, when the intensity of light is changed and its effects on the current and energy of the electrons.
  • Predict the results of the experiment, when the wavelength of the light is changed and its effects on the current and the energy of the electrons.
  • Predict the results of the experiment, when the voltage of the light is changed and its effects on the current and energy of electrons.
Resource ID#: 52702 Type: Virtual Manipulative
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Direct Link: http://phet.colorado.edu/en/simulation/photoelectric

General Information

Subject(s): Science
Grade Level(s): 11, 12
Intended Audience: Educators educators, Students , Parents
Suggested Technology: Java Plugin
Keywords: Light, Quantum Mechanics, Photons, Photoelectric effect.
Instructional Component Type(s): Virtual Manipulative
Resource Collection: Games and Simulations

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