A Metallic Surface Is Illuminated with Light of Wavelength 400

question 96

Short Answer

A metallic surface is illuminated with light of wavelength 400. nm. If the work function for this metal is 2.4 eV, calculate the kinetic energy of the ejected electrons, in electron-volts.

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Definitions:

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