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 ====== In Class Activity ======
-  - We can measure the photoelectric effect by setting up two metal plates with a variable potential difference $V$ between them.  If we shine light of frequency $\nu$ on the positive plate there will be a current between the plates due to electron ejected from the positive plate with nonzero kinetic energy, provided $V$ is not too large.  Derive an expression for the //**stopping potential**// $V_s$ at which there ceases to be a current in terms of $h$, $e$, $\nu$, and $W$.
+  - We can measure the photoelectric effect by setting up two metal plates with a variable potential difference $V$ between them.  If we shine light of frequency $\nu$ on the positive plate there will be a current between the plates due to the motion of the electron ejected from the positive plate with nonzero kinetic energy, provided $V$ is not too large.  Derive an expression for the //**stopping potential**// $V_s$ at which there ceases to be a current in terms of $h$, $e$, $\nu$, and $W$.
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