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what is the work function of the metal if the light of wavelength 4000 A generates photoelectrons of velocity 6 x 10^5


Saksham 10th Mar, 2020
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Rohan Goyal 10th Mar, 2020

Hi Saksham,

We know that kinetic energy is 1/2 mv^2

According to the question mass is equals to 9 * 10^-31  and the velocity is 6*10^5 .

Putting the values of mass and velocity in the formula of kinetic energy we will get 162*10^-21 i.e.  approximately 1 ev.

Now the energy of photon E is 12400/4000=  3.1 eV.

And E= kinetic energy+ fi

3.1 = 1+ fi

Fi = 2.1 eV

I hope your question has been answered properly.

All the best for your future!

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10th Mar, 2020
where this 12400 came from, the formula for energy is hf ?? can u please explain
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