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OCR H557

Suggested PAG activity — PAG 6 – Investigating quantum effects / example: Planck constant using LEDs

OCR requires PAG 6 quantum-effect techniques; determining Planck's constant using LEDs is the specification example.

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Interactive Practical · A-Level Physics

Estimating the Planck constant using LEDs

Measure LED current–voltage curves, estimate threshold voltages and use a voltage–frequency graph to estimate the Planck constant.

This simulation supports preparation and data-analysis practice. It does not replace carrying out real practical work.

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OCR · H557

Suggested PAG activity · PAG 6 – Investigating quantum effects / example: Planck constant using LEDs

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