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The electron: thermionic and photoelectric emission, X-rays

Electron discovery, cathode rays, photoelectric effect and X-ray production.

In review 5th Year6th Year HigherOrdinary
Helps to know first: Electric current and charge
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Multiple choice: 6 · Select all that apply: 1 · Numeric answer: 5 · Put in order: 1 · Short answer: 1 · Written answer (self/teacher assessed): 1

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Multiple choice
Thermionic emission is:
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Hint 1

Thermo = heat.

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