For Potassium Metal, the Work Function  (The Minimum

question 38

Multiple Choice

For potassium metal, the work function  (the minimum energy needed to eject an electron from the metal surface) is 3.68 × 10^-19 J. Which is the longest wavelength of the following which could excite photoelectrons?

• A) 550. nm
• B) 500. nm
• C) 450. nm
• D) 400. nm
• E) 350. nm

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