If the work function of a material is 2.5 eV, what is the minimum wavelength of light required to emit photoelectrons?
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If the work function of a material is 2.5 eV, what is the minimum wavelength of light required to emit photoelectrons?
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Minimum wavelength (λ) = hc / Φ = (1240 nm·eV) / 2.5 eV = 496 nm.
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Q: If the work function of a material is 2.5 eV, what is the minimum wavelength of light required to emit photoelectrons?
Solution: Minimum wavelength (λ) = hc / Φ = (1240 nm·eV) / 2.5 eV = 496 nm.
Steps: 6
Step 1: Understand the work function (Φ). It is the minimum energy needed to remove an electron from a material. In this case, Φ = 2.5 eV.
Step 2: Know the formula to find the minimum wavelength (λ) of light needed to emit photoelectrons: λ = hc / Φ.
Step 3: Identify the constants: h (Planck's constant) = 4.1357 x 10^-15 eV·s and c (speed of light) = 3 x 10^8 m/s. However, we can use the combined value of hc = 1240 nm·eV for convenience.
Step 4: Plug the values into the formula: λ = (1240 nm·eV) / (2.5 eV).
