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Light of frequency `7.21xx10^(14)Hz` is incident on a metal surface. Electrons with a maximum speed of `6.0xx10^(5)ms^(-1)` are ejected from the surface. What is the threshold frequency for photoemission of electrons? `h=6.63xx10^(-34)Js, m_(e)=9.1xx10^(-31)kg`.

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To find the threshold frequency for photoemission of electrons, we can use Einstein's photoelectric equation: \[ E = h\nu = h\nu_0 + KE_{max} \] Where: - \( E \) is the energy of the incident photon, - \( h \) is Planck's constant, - \( \nu \) is the frequency of the incident light, ...
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