When UV radiation of wavelength 58.4 nm from a helium lamp is directed on to a sample of Xe, electrons are ejected with a speed of 1.79 × 106 m s−1. Calculate the ionisation energy of Xe.

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When UV radiation of wavelength 58.4 nm from a helium lamp is directed on to a sample of Xe, electrons are ejected with a speed of 1.79 × 106 m s−1. Calculate the ionisation energy of Xe.

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