From the scattering of sunlight, Thomson calculated that
Chapter 27, Problem 27.15(choose chapter or problem)
From the scattering of sunlight, Thomson calculated that the classical radius of the electron has a value of 2.82 1015 m. If sunlight having an intensity of 500 W/m2 falls on a disk with this radius, estimate the time required to accumulate 1.00 eV of energy. Assume that light is a classical wave and that the light striking the disk is completely absorbed. How does your estimate compare with the observation that photoelectrons are promptly (within 109 s) emitted?
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