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The surface of a metal is illuminated alternately with photons of energies `E_(1) = 4 eV ` and `E_(2) = 2.5 eV` respectively. The ratio of maximum speeds of the photoelectrons emitted in the two cases is 2. The work function of the metal in (eV) is ________.

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