Ultraviolet light of wavelength 4.00 x 10-8 m shines on a metal surface, releasing photoelectrons with a maximum kinetic energy of 30.0 eV. The work function of the metal is

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Ultraviolet light of wavelength 4.00 x 10-8 m shines on a metal surface, releasing
photoelectrons with a maximum kinetic energy of 30.0 eV. The work function of the
metal is
Transcribed Image Text:Ultraviolet light of wavelength 4.00 x 10-8 m shines on a metal surface, releasing photoelectrons with a maximum kinetic energy of 30.0 eV. The work function of the metal is
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