Blackbody in photoelectric effect

In summary, using a black body as a metal target in the photoelectric effect will emit electrons. However, this effect is not consistent and will depend on the material used. Additionally, the effect will be lessened after a certain amount of energy is reached.
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hasanhabibul
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any electron will be emitted if i use a black body as a metal target in photoelectric effect experimant and why??
 
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hasanhabibul said:
any electron will be emitted if i use a black body as a metal target in photoelectric effect experimant and why??

Why are you mixing these things? A blackbody, emits EM spectrum from heat. Why is this being mixed with something that emits electrons via absorption of light?

Zz.
 
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why radiation vs wavelength curve of plack radition formula become lower after reaching a certain amount of energy?is it related to threshold frequency or anything else please explain me.
 
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hasanhabibul said:
why radiation vs wavelength curve of plack radition formula become lower after reaching a certain amount of energy?is it related to threshold frequency or anything else please explain me.

Not until you answer my question.

Zz.
 
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when emw incident on a metal(including black body)..the atoms of the metal gains the energy of hmeu..and become excited and try to go the upper level continously.it seems as if there creates a random movemnet of electron inside the atom so i think but not sure a lot of probability to get off a electron from the metal..and creates current like photoelectric effect.so i asked u if i used a black body as a metal target the same thing will happen or not??and u said not..but i am still unsure.please explain me.
 
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hasanhabibul said:
when emw incident on a metal(including black body)..the atoms of the metal gains the energy of hmeu..and become excited and try to go the upper level continously.it seems as if there creates a random movemnet of electron inside the atom so i think but not sure a lot of probability to get off a electron from the metal..and creates current like photoelectric effect.so i asked u if i used a black body as a metal target the same thing will happen or not??and u said not..but i am still unsure.please explain me.

A "blackbody" need not be a metal! The sun is often considered as a 'blackbody' emitter. Do you think it is a "metal"?

If you wish to know about the photoelectric effect, ask about the photoelectric effect. If it is a metal, then it will obey what metals do. What you use that metal for (either as a photocathode or as the material of your "blackbody") is irrelevant since the property of that material is already defined.

BTW, you might want to read the FAQ first regarding what happens with the property of "individual atoms" when they form a solid. The properties such as photoelectric effect, has nothing to do with the property of individual atoms. The process of photoemission is more complicated than what you are describing here, and I have no idea if I should go into it since I have no clue on your background.

Zz.
 
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dont be afraid please explain me the whole thing
 
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It's not a matter of being afraid. It's a matter of wasting my time.

Zz.
 

FAQ: Blackbody in photoelectric effect

1. What is a blackbody in the context of the photoelectric effect?

A blackbody is an idealized object that absorbs and emits all wavelengths of electromagnetic radiation with 100% efficiency. In the photoelectric effect, a blackbody is used as a source of light to shine onto a metal surface in order to observe the emission of electrons.

2. How does the temperature of the blackbody affect the photoelectric effect?

The temperature of the blackbody determines the energy of the photons it emits. Higher temperatures result in a larger number of high-energy photons, which can cause more electrons to be emitted from the metal surface in the photoelectric effect.

3. Can a blackbody emit only visible light in the photoelectric effect?

No, a blackbody can emit a wide range of wavelengths in the electromagnetic spectrum, including infrared and ultraviolet. The specific wavelengths emitted depend on the temperature of the blackbody.

4. How does the intensity of the light from the blackbody affect the photoelectric effect?

The intensity of the light, or the number of photons per unit area per unit time, affects the number of electrons emitted in the photoelectric effect. A higher intensity of light results in a higher number of electrons being emitted from the metal surface.

5. Is the photoelectric effect affected by the color of the light from the blackbody?

Yes, the color, or wavelength, of the light from the blackbody does affect the photoelectric effect. Different wavelengths of light have different energies, and only photons with enough energy can cause the emission of electrons. This is why different metals have different thresholds for the photoelectric effect, as they require different energies of photons to emit electrons.

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