If you want to design a phototube that ignores all visible light, what should its cathode’s work function be?

A. Below 1.77 eV
B. Any value between 1.77 eV and 3.1 eV
C. Some specific value between 1.77 eV and 3.1 eV
D. Above 3.1 eV
E. Some other value or range (specify)


D. Above 3.1 eV

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Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).

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In an ideal case rays coming from an object toward a lens or mirror should be reasonably close to the optic axis. To the extent that this condition is not completely met, which one of the following effects occurs?

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