Physics for Scientists and Engineers, Vol. 1
Physics for Scientists and Engineers, Vol. 1
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Author: Paul A. Tipler, Gene Mosca
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Chapter 34, Problem 23P

(a)

To determine

The minimum frequency and maximum wavelength of the electromagnetic radiations

(b)

To determine

The maximum kinetic energy of the electrons if the wavelength of the incident radiation is 250nm .

(c)

To determine

The maximum kinetic energy of the electrons if the wavelength of the incident radiation is 350nm .

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