The maximum electron energy in a photoelectric experiment is 2.8 eV. When the wavelength of the illuminating

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The maximum electron energy in a photoelectric experiment is 2.8 eV. When the wavelength of the illuminating radiation is increased by 50%, the maximum energy drops to 1.1 eV. Find
(a) the work function of the emitting surface  
(b) the original wavelength.

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Essential University Physics

ISBN: 978-0321976420

3rd Edition Volume 2

Authors: Richard Wolfsonby

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