So I was taught that:
Kinetic Energy (of electron) = Energy (of photon) - Ionization Energy
If E(photon) = IE, then KE=0 of the electron.
What does this physically/theoretically mean?
My current thoughts/interpretation is that enough energy/force is applied to ionize the electron so it is 'sufficiently far' from the atom, and then I guess it just moves with whatever speed it is moving at with natural kinetic laws, since no more energy/force is being applied....?
Any clarifications would be greatly appreciated, thanks in advance.
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