A metal surface has a work function of 2.50 eV. What is the longest wavelength of light that will eject electrons from the surface of this metal? (1 eV = 1.60 × 10-19 J, c = 3.00 × 108 m/s, h = 6.626 × 10-34 J ? s)
What will be an ideal response?
497 nm
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What will be an ideal response?
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