Assume that an electron can absorb more than one photon in the photoelectric effect. (a) How many photons of wavelength 776.5 nm does an electron in Fe need to absorb to escape the iron surface? (The work function for Fe is 4.67 eV

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Assume that an electron can absorb more than one photon in the photoelectric effect.

(a) How many photons of wavelength 776.5 nm does an electron in Fe need to absorb to escape the iron surface? (The work function for Fe is 4.67 eV

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   Given:

Wavelength = 776.5 nm

Work function for Fe = 4.67 eV

Charge of electron = 1.602×10-19 C

Then it will be

4.67×1.602×10-19J=7.48×10-19J

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