What does the photoelectric effect demonstrate?

The dual nature of light. Sometimes it behaves as a particle, sometimes as a wave.

DM
Answered by Dario M. Physics tutor

2013 Views

See similar Physics A Level tutors

Related Physics A Level answers

All answers ▸

How do I approach this question? Our teacher never explained it in class!


Describe energy transformations in a oscillating pendulum, which undergoes simple harmonic motion. How this implies the velocity at critical (lowest and highest) points?


State Lenz's law and hence describe and explain what happens to a magnet travelling through a metal tube


Give the definition simple harmonic motion and write down the defining equation for such motion stating the meaning of any symbols involved.


We're here to help

contact us iconContact ustelephone icon+44 (0) 203 773 6020
Facebook logoInstagram logoLinkedIn logo

MyTutor is part of the IXL family of brands:

© 2026 by IXL Learning