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ZIMSEC O-Level Physics

14.1Thermionic emission

Thermionic emission in ZIMSEC O-Level Physics: what the syllabus expects you to know, the learning objectives and how to practise.
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Overview

Form 4.

Learning objectives

What the syllabus expects you to be able to do.

  1. 14.1.1Explain that a hot filament emits electrons.
  2. 14.1.2Describe how these electrons are directed into a beam.
  3. 14.1.3Describe the effect of a magnetic or electric field on an electron beam.

Lessons

  • Thermionic emission and electron beams

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Thermionic emission: sample question

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An electron beam passing between two charged parallel plates bends towards the positive plate.

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