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When a metal is illuminated by light, photoelectrons are observed provided the light's wavelength is less than 669 nm. What is the metal's work function (also called the binding energy)?

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When a metal is illuminated by light, photoelectrons are observed provided the light's wavelength is less than 669 nm. The work function will be 0.030 * [tex]10^{-17}[/tex] J

The work function (or work function) is defined as the minimum amount of thermodynamic work (i.e. energy) required to remove an electron from a solid to a point in the vacuum immediately outside the solid surface.

When light of suitable frequency falls on a metal surface, electrons are emitted. These photo (light) generated electrons are called photoelectrons

h = 6.62 x [tex]10^{-34}[/tex] J/Hz

c = 3 * [tex]10^{8}[/tex] m/s

lambda = 669 * [tex]10^{-9}[/tex] m

work function = h*c/lambda

                       = 6.62 x [tex]10^{-34}[/tex]  * 3 * [tex]10^{8}[/tex] /  669 * [tex]10^{-9}[/tex]

                       = 0.030 * [tex]10^{-17}[/tex] J

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