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Photoelectric Effect-Tennis Ball Instructional VideoPhotoelectric Effect-Tennis Ball Instructional Video
Publisher
Berkeley University of California
Resource Details
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Grade
11th - Higher Ed
Subjects
Science
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Resource Type
Instructional Videos
Media Length
6:34
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For Teacher Use
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Instructional Strategy
Direct Instruction
Technology
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Year
2012
Instructional Video

Photoelectric Effect-Tennis Ball

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This Photoelectric Effect-Tennis Ball instructional video also includes:
  • Photoelectric Effect (Demo)
  • Ejection of Electrons (Quiz)
  • Highest KE Photoelectron (Quiz)
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Different light has different energy! An informative video describes the photoelectric effect by describing the result of different wavelengths of light hitting metal. The instructor describes the threshold of releasing electrons as a well. The greater the photon energy coming in, the greater the kinetic energy of the electron leaving the well. 

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Concepts

photons, energy, the photoelectric effect

Additional Tags

science

Instructional Ideas

  • Recreate the experiment described in the video with your classes; use the video as a summary and explanation of what pupils see in the experiment

Classroom Considerations

  • Viewing the YouTube video requires Internet access
  • Builds directly from the previous video in this series of lessons
  • The seventh lesson in a 14-part series
  • This video is hosted on YouTube

Pros

  • Instructor is energetic and engaging

Cons

  • Does not actually perform the experiment; uses computer-generated images and a description of the process

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