The work function of gold is 4.58 eV. What frequency of light must be used to eject electrons from a gold surface with a maximum kinetic energy of 6.48 x 10^-19 J?

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Problem 133AP: If the work function of a metal is 3.2 eV, what is the maximum wavelength that a photon can have to...
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The work function of gold is 4.58 eV. What frequency of light must be used to eject electrons from a gold surface with a maximum kinetic energy of 6.48 x 10^-19 J? 

 

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