Light of wavelength 211 nm is shone on gold, which has a work function of 5.31 eV. What is the maximum kinetic energy (in eV) of the electrons emitted from the metal? Assume the light is traveling through a vacuum.

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Light of wavelength 211 nm is shone on gold, which has a work function of 5.31
eV. What is the maximum kinetic energy (in eV) of the electrons emitted from the metal?
Assume the light is traveling through a vacuum.

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