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Light quanta with energy 4.9 eV eject photoelectrons from metal with work function 4.5 eV. Find the maximum impulse transmitted to the surface of the metal when each electron flies out.

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To solve the problem step by step, we will follow the principles of the photoelectric effect and use the relevant formulas. ### Step 1: Identify the given values - Energy of the photon (E) = 4.9 eV - Work function (W) = 4.5 eV ### Step 2: Calculate the maximum kinetic energy (K.E.) of the ejected photoelectrons According to Einstein's photoelectric equation: ...
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