11D.3 The energy required for the ionization of a certain atom is 21.4 eV. The absorption of a photon of unknown wavelength ion- izes the atom and ejects an electron with velocity 1.03 × 106 m s−1. Calculate the wavelength of the incident radiation.

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11D.3 The energy required for the ionization of a certain atom is
21.4 eV. The absorption of a photon of unknown wavelength ion-
izes the atom and ejects an electron with velocity 1.03 × 106 m s−1.
Calculate the wavelength of the incident radiation.
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