The work function of K is 2.2 eV (a) Calculate the threshold frequency and wavelength (b) Will ultraviolet light of wavelength 400 nm give rise to the photoelectric effect on K? (c) Calculate the maximum kinetic energy of the emitted electrons.

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3. The work function of K is 2.2 eV (a) Calculate the threshold frequency and wavelength (b) Will ultraviolet light of wavelength 400 nm give rise to the photoelectric effect on K? (c) Calculate the maximum kinetic energy of the emitted electrons.

 

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