Question
A metal has work function 2 eV and absorbs a 5 eV photon. What is the maximum photoelectron kinetic energy?
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Correct Answer: A. 3 eV
Explanation:
Einstein's photoelectric equation gives Kmax=Ephoton-φ.
Kmax=5-2 = 3 eV.
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