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The stopping potential for photoelectrons emitted from a surface illuminated by light wavelength of `5893A` is `0.36 V`. Calculate the maximum kinetic energy of photoelectrons, the work function of the surface, and the threshold frequency.

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To solve the problem step by step, we will follow the outlined procedure to find the maximum kinetic energy of the photoelectrons, the work function of the surface, and the threshold frequency. ### Step 1: Calculate the Maximum Kinetic Energy of Photoelectrons The stopping potential (Vs) is given as 0.36 V. The maximum kinetic energy (KE_max) of the photoelectrons can be calculated using the formula: \[ KE_{\text{max}} = e \cdot V_s ...
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