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ChemistryEasyNumerical2020 · 02 Sep Shift 2

Q47.The work function of sodium metal is 4. 41 × 10−19J. If photons of wavelength 300 nm are incident on the metal, the kinetics energy of the ejected electrons will be (h = 6. 63 × 10−34J s; c = 3 × 108 m s−1) __________ ×10−21J

What This Question Tests

This question requires a direct application of the photoelectric effect equation, where the energy of the incident photon is calculated from its wavelength and then used with the given work function to find the maximum kinetic energy of the ejected electrons.

Concepts Tested

Photoelectric effect equationEnergy of a photonWork function

Formulas Used

KE_max = E_photon - Φ

E_photon = hc/λ

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