Inactive Tutor answered 01/31/25
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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.