21mv2=eVo=1.68eV⇒hv=λhc=400 nm1240evnm=3.1eV⇒3.1eV=W0+1.6eV∴W0=1.42eV
The surface of a metal is illuminated with the light of 400 ~nm. The kinetic energy of the ejected photoelectrons was found to be 1.68 eV. The work…
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The surface of a metal is illuminated with the light of 400 nm. The kinetic energy of the ejected photoelectrons was found to be 1.68eV. The work function of the metal is (hc=1240eVnm)
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- A
3.09eV
- B
1.41eV
- C
151eV
- D
1.68eV
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