A fluorescent tube contains a gas - AQA - A-Level Physics - Question 15 - 2022 - Paper 1
Question 15
A fluorescent tube contains a gas.
The coating of the tube.
A becomes ionised by the gas and emits photons of ultraviolet light.
B absorbs photons of ultraviolet ... show full transcript
Worked Solution & Example Answer:A fluorescent tube contains a gas - AQA - A-Level Physics - Question 15 - 2022 - Paper 1
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C absorbs photons of ultraviolet light from the gas and emits photoelectrons.
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The correct answer is C, which discusses the photoelectric effect. In a fluorescent tube, a gas is ionized and emits ultraviolet light. The coating absorbs these ultraviolet photons, leading to the emission of photoelectrons, which is a fundamental principle of how fluorescent lighting operates.