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Photoelectric Effect: Einstein's Equation

The photoelectric work function for a metal surface is 4.125 eV4.125\text{ eV}. The cut-off wavelength for this surface is

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Answer: (b)

  1. λ0=hcϕ≈12375 eV A˚4.125 eV\lambda_0 = \dfrac{hc}{\phi} \approx \dfrac{12375\text{ eV Å}}{4.125\text{ eV}}
  2. λ0=3000 A˚\lambda_0 = 3000\text{ Å}
  3. So the answer is (b) 3000 Å.
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