instantaneity
Chinese equivalent: 瞬时性
instantaneity A characteristic of the photoelectric effect: photoelectrons are emitted immediately upon illumination, with no significant time delay.
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instantaneity A characteristic of the photoelectric effect: photoelectrons are emitted immediately upon illumination, with no significant time delay.
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Photoelectric Effect
Modern Physics: Photoelectric Effect 1. Phenomenon & Definition The Photoelectric Effect is the emission of electrons when light shines on a material. The emitted electrons are called photoelectrons, and the resulting current is the photocurrent. Classical Dilemma vs. Quantum Exp…
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