If the Longest Wavelength of Light That Is Able to Dislodge

question 16

Short Answer

If the longest wavelength of light that is able to dislodge electrons from a metal is 373 nm, what is the work function of that metal, in electron-volts? (1 eV = 1.60 × 10^-19 J, c = 3.00 × 10⁸ m/s, h = 6.626 × 10^-34 J ∙ s)

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