Question 1
Suppose you were to perform the photoelectric effect experiment using light of intensity $I_0$ with a wavelength of 400nm and a target made of zinc ($\phi = 4.3 eV$). You find that when the voltage measured across the electrodes, V is equal to zero volts, the ammeter reads zero current.
(a) Would the ammeter read zero current or a non-zero current if you were to double the intensity of the light source on the zinc target? Explain your reasoning. (Note, you do not need to use the full problem solving method for this part, but you do need to clearly and completely explain your answer).
(b) What is the maximum wavelength for which the ammeter will have a non-zero reading?
(c) If you replace the light source with 200 nm light, what will the voltage need to be set to so that the ammeter reads zero current? In other words, what is $V_{stop}$?