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Physics Practical

The document outlines an experiment to determine Planck's constant using the photoelectric effect and LED methods. It describes the relationship between photon energy, frequency, and stopping potential, along with the necessary apparatus and procedures for both methods. The experimental value obtained for Planck's constant is approximately 6.63 x 10^-34 Js, aligning closely with the theoretical value.

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Physics Practical

The document outlines an experiment to determine Planck's constant using the photoelectric effect and LED methods. It describes the relationship between photon energy, frequency, and stopping potential, along with the necessary apparatus and procedures for both methods. The experimental value obtained for Planck's constant is approximately 6.63 x 10^-34 Js, aligning closely with the theoretical value.

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Aim To determine Planck’s constant using the photoelectric effect or LED method. vate a Planck’s constant h is a fundamental constant that relates the energy of a photon to its frequency: E=hf Wacko e Eis the energy of the photon e his Planck’s constant e f is the frequency of light In the photoelectric effect, the stopping potential Vo is related to the energy of the emitted photoelectrons: Aaa en where: e eis the charge of an electron e dis the work function of the metal e Vo is the stopping potential Using different light sources (different frequencies f), a graph of eVo vs. f can be plotted, and the slope gives Planck’s constant. Apparatus 1. For the photoelectric method: ° Photoelectric cell © Mercury lamp (monochromatic light source) ° Variable voltage source MVCo) anni =ie- lac URACIL o Filters (for different wavelengths) 2. For the LED method: © LEDs of different colors (different wavelengths) ° Voltmeter © Resistor (to limit current) © Power source Procedure Photoelectric Effect Method 1. Set up the photoelectric cell with the light source. 2. Use filters to select different wavelengths of light. 3. Measure the stopping potential Vo for each wavelength. 4. Convert the wavelength to frequency using f =c/A. 5. Plot a graph of eVo vs. f. 6. The slope of the graph gives h (since slope = h/e). LED Method 1. Connect an LED in series with a resistor and apply voltage gradually. 2. Record the threshold voltage Vo (where the LED just starts to glow). 3. Note the corresponding wavelength of the LED. 4. Calculate frequency f = c/A. 5. Use eVo = hf to calculate Planck’s constant. Observations & Calculations Wavele Freque | Stoppin Energy ngth ney (f) |g (eVo) 2) Voltage (Vo) nm . HZ aaa ae NA ¢ Plot eVo vs. f and determine the fe) elm ¢ Calculate h using h = slope xe. i The experimental value of Planck’s constant is found to be: h = 6.63 x 10-4 Js (or close to this theoretical value)

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