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Work function of a metal is minimum energy required to

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free an electron from surface against coulomb's forces.

B

free a nucleon.

C

eject an electron electronic orbit.

D

ionize an atom.

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  18. Two metallic plates P(collector) and Q (emitter) are separated by a di...

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