8.) Light of frequency 0.85 x 10¹5 Hz falls on a metal surface. If the maximum kinetic energy of the photoelectrons is 1.7eV, what is the work function of the metal?

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8.) Light of frequency 0.85 x 1015 Hz falls on a metal surface. If the maximum kinetic
energy of the photoelectrons is 1.7eV, what is the work function of the metal?
Transcribed Image Text:8.) Light of frequency 0.85 x 1015 Hz falls on a metal surface. If the maximum kinetic energy of the photoelectrons is 1.7eV, what is the work function of the metal?
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