Light of wavelength 500-nm violet ejects photoelectrons with a maximum kinetic energy of 0.92 eV from a photoelectrode. Find the work function of the metal. 2.25 eV 1.56 eV 1.15 eV 3.40 eV

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Light of wavelength 500-nm violet ejects photoelectrons with a maximum kinetic energy of 0.92
eV from a photoelectrode. Find the work function of the metal.
2.25 eV
1.56 eV
1.15 eV
3.40 eV
Transcribed Image Text:Light of wavelength 500-nm violet ejects photoelectrons with a maximum kinetic energy of 0.92 eV from a photoelectrode. Find the work function of the metal. 2.25 eV 1.56 eV 1.15 eV 3.40 eV
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