Get the answers you need at Westonci.ca, where our expert community is dedicated to providing you with accurate information. Experience the convenience of finding accurate answers to your questions from knowledgeable professionals on our platform. Get detailed and accurate answers to your questions from a dedicated community of experts on our Q&A platform.

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)?

Sagot :

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

To learn more about work function here

https://brainly.com/question/24180170

#SPJ4