Quantum Physics (OCR Physics A)

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minimum energy to release an electron from the surface of a metal

threshold frequency

the minimum frequency of electromagnetic radiation that will release an electron from the surface of a metal

a packet of energy

photoelectric effect

emission of electrons from a metal surface when photons are incident on the surface

light emitted from atoms to produce a series of lines against a dark background