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A monochromatic light source of intensity 5 mW emits `(8xx10^15)` photons per second . This light ejects photoelectrons from a metal surface. The stopping potential for this setup is 2.0 V. Calculate the work function of the metal.

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To solve the problem step by step, we will follow these calculations: ### Step 1: Calculate the Energy of a Single Photon The energy of a photon can be calculated using the formula: \[ E = \frac{P}{n} \] ...
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