Free worksheet and solutions · AQA AS · 7407

AQA AS Physics Photoelectric Effect and Stopping Potential Worksheet

AQA AS photoelectric effect worksheet with answers: work function, stopping potential and photocell decisions in a UV-monitor scenario. Separate PDFs.

Module / section
Particles and radiation
Topic
Electromagnetic radiation and quantum phenomena
Preview of AQA AS Physics Photoelectric Effect and Stopping Potential Worksheet

What is covered

Questions and skills covered

The worksheet contains 5 pages of printable questions. A separate 6-page solutions PDF makes it easy to mark, review or share answers after the activity.

  • Photon energy, work function and threshold conditions in a UV-curing monitor
  • Maximum photoelectron kinetic energy and stopping-potential calculations
  • Distinguishing photon frequency from intensity and emission rate
  • Gradients, threshold intercepts and contamination effects

Specification fit

AQA AS Physics Worksheets
7407 · 3.2.2.1, 3.2.1.3, 3.2.2.2

Choose the correct pathway: AQA AS 7407 and shared first-year A Level 7408 content. No experimental method for determining stopping potential is required.

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