A metal has a work function of 4.50 eV

Find the maximum kinetic energy of the photoelectrons if light of wavelength 250 nm shines on the metal. (1 eV = 1.60 × 10-19 J, c = 3.00 × 108 m/s, h = 6.626 × 10-34 J ? s)
A) 0.53 eV B) 0.00 eV C) 0.37 eV D) 0.47 eV


D

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