Photoelectric Effect: The work function of a certain metal is 1.90 eV. What is the longest wavelength of light that can cause photoelectron emission from this metal? (1 eV = 1.60 × 10-19 J, c = 3.00 × 108 m/s, h = 6.626 × 10-34 J ? s)

A. 231 nm
B. 14.0 nm
C. 62.4 nm
D. 344 nm
E. 654 nm


Answer: E

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