Case study·Standard multi-step (3/5)·No calculator
Difficulty guide
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1/5 - Foundational
Warm-up setup; checks one basic idea.
2/5 - Routine exam skill
Normal syllabus skill; usually one main rule or interpretation.
3/5 - Standard multi-step
Exam-style problem with multiple steps or a common trap.
4/5 - Hard exam skill
High-end exam problem; combines methods carefully.
5/5 - Challenge
Stretch problem beyond normal exam pressure.
Question
A metal surface is illuminated with light in three trial, frequency just above threshold, and higher intensity at the below-threshold frequency.
Total: 5 marks
(a) What happens below threshold? (1 mark)
(b) What happens just above threshold? (2 marks)
(c) Does higher intensity below threshold cause emission? (2 marks)
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