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The diagram shows a photocell in action

The diagram shows a photocell in action
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i) The photocell is either evacuated or filled with an inert gas at low pressure. Give one reason for this
ii) What is the function of the resistor R in the circuit?
iii) State one reason for using a particular radiation such as ultraviolet for a given photocell.
iv) Explain how the set-up shown in the diagram may be used as an automatic switching device for a burglar alarm.

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Wilfred
(i) Reduce/ prevent collisions of electrons with air molecules and hence increase current

(ii) Control/ limit current, lowers current

(iii) The energy of the radiation must be greater than the work function of the emitting surface.

(iv) Current flows when uv falls on the cathode; interruption of the uv beam cuts off the circuit: use with relay to switch on a second circuit with alarm.
Wilfykil answered the question on March 27, 2019 at 09:08

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