9 - Stopping Potential

What falls when photoelectrons start getting trapped?

Current

What is the definition of stopping potential

the voltage at which no photoelectrons reach the collector plate

What does the stopping potential equal

The maximum kinetic energy of the photoelectrons

How does increasing the intensity of the incident light affect the current?

increases the number of photons, therefore increases the current

How does increasing the frequency affect the stopping potential?

increases the maximum kinetic energy, therefore increases the stopping potential

How does the potential difference affect the current?

the higher the potential difference the lower the current