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Describe and explain the photoelectric effect.

Consider a single photon (a particle of light) of a particular energy striking the surface of a metal. If the energy of this photon exceeds the work function of the metal, it will remove a single electron...

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Answered by Abbie R. Physics tutor
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Explain how red-shift provides evidence for the Big Bang theory.

Red-shift describes the phenomenon whereby the wavelength of light from a source increases as it travels through spacetime, hence observed as being 'shifted' to the red end of the spectrum (as red light h...

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Describe thermal conduction

Thermal conduction is one of three types of heat transfer. It occurs when 2 objects are in contact and have a difference in temperature. The kinetic energy is passed on from the warmer object to the coole...

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Answered by Lakshan T. Physics tutor
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Students conducted a Young's experiment. Explain how pattern seen on the screen is created.

Light firstly goes through a single slit, this makes light coherent and monochromatic. Then, light diffracts on the double slit, undergoes superposition and constructively and destructively interferes cre...

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Explain the difference between the direction of the conventional current and the direction of electron flow.

The direction of the conventional current is from positive terminal to negative terminal. The direction of electron flow is from negative terminal to positive terminal. This is because electrons are a neg...

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