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A photon of frequency `5 xx 10^(14)Hz` is incident on the surface of a metal. If the photoelectric thresh-old frequency for the metal is `3 xx 10^(14)Hz`, Calculate the following
Photoelectric work function in eV

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To calculate the photoelectric work function in electron volts (eV) for the given metal, we will follow these steps: ### Step 1: Identify the given values - Frequency of the incident photon, \( \nu = 5 \times 10^{14} \, \text{Hz} \) - Threshold frequency of the metal, \( \nu_0 = 3 \times 10^{14} \, \text{Hz} \) ### Step 2: Use the formula for the work function The work function \( \phi \) can be calculated using the formula: ...
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