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The work function for caesium atom is `1.9 eV`. Calculate (a) the threshold wavelength and (b) the threshold frequency of the radiation. If the caesium element is irradiated with a wavelength `500 nm`, calculate the kinetic energy and the velocity of the ejected photoelectron.

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To solve the question step by step, we will break it down into parts (a) and (b) as requested. ### Given Data: - Work function of caesium (W₀) = 1.9 eV - Wavelength of incident radiation (λ) = 500 nm = 500 x 10⁻⁹ m - Planck's constant (h) = 6.626 x 10⁻³⁴ J·s - Speed of light (c) = 3.0 x 10⁸ m/s - 1 eV = 1.602 x 10⁻¹⁹ J ...
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