Timothy B. answered 01/31/25
Tutoring Physics and Math while working on my PhD
Yes, the energy of photoelectrons depends on the frequency of light. Higher frequency light gives more energy to photoelectrons, as described by the equation:
Energy = h × f - φ or
Where:
- h is Planck's constant,
- f is the frequency of light,
- φ is the work function of the material.
The intensity of light only affects the number of photoelectrons, not their energy.