When light of frequency 1.30x 1015 s1 shines on the surface of cesium metal, electrons are ejected with a maximum kinetic energy of 5.2x 10-19 J. Calculate the wavelength of this light in nm.

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When light of frequency 1.30x 1015 s1 shines on the surface of cesium metal, electrons are ejected with a maximum kinetic energy of 5.2x 10-19 J.
Calculate the wavelength of this light in nm.
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