Question
Which correctly describes the application of the photoelectric effect on the operation of photovoltaic cells?(1 point)
Responses
The frequency of light waves striking a surface determines if electrons are released.
The frequency of light waves striking a surface determines if electrons are released.
The current generated is used to convert electrical energy into heat energy.
The current generated is used to convert electrical energy into heat energy.
Light waves striking a surface eject electrons from the innermost shell of the surface’s atoms.
Light waves striking a surface eject electrons from the innermost shell of the surface’s atoms.
The intensity of light waves striking a surface determines if electrons are released.
Responses
The frequency of light waves striking a surface determines if electrons are released.
The frequency of light waves striking a surface determines if electrons are released.
The current generated is used to convert electrical energy into heat energy.
The current generated is used to convert electrical energy into heat energy.
Light waves striking a surface eject electrons from the innermost shell of the surface’s atoms.
Light waves striking a surface eject electrons from the innermost shell of the surface’s atoms.
The intensity of light waves striking a surface determines if electrons are released.
Answers
GPT-4o mini
The response that correctly describes the application of the photoelectric effect on the operation of photovoltaic cells is:
**The frequency of light waves striking a surface determines if electrons are released.**
In photovoltaic cells, when light (photons) with sufficient frequency strikes the surface, it can provide enough energy to eject electrons, generating an electric current. The intensity of light affects the number of electrons emitted, but it is the frequency that determines whether electrons can be released at all.
**The frequency of light waves striking a surface determines if electrons are released.**
In photovoltaic cells, when light (photons) with sufficient frequency strikes the surface, it can provide enough energy to eject electrons, generating an electric current. The intensity of light affects the number of electrons emitted, but it is the frequency that determines whether electrons can be released at all.