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Ultraviolet light of wavelength 280 nm is used in an experiment on photoelectric effect with lithium `( varphi = 2.5 eV)` cathode. Find (a) the maximum kinetic energy of the photoelectrons and (b) the stopping potential.

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To solve the problem, we will follow these steps: ### Given Data: - Wavelength of light, \( \lambda = 280 \, \text{nm} = 280 \times 10^{-9} \, \text{m} \) - Work function of lithium, \( \varphi = 2.5 \, \text{eV} \) ### Step 1: Calculate the frequency of the light Using the relation between speed of light, frequency, and wavelength: ...
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