6. (10) Electrons with maximum kinetic energy equal to 4.12 eV are emitted from a metal surface with work function 1.93 eV when light of a certain wavelength illuminates the surface. What is the wavelength of that light? Express your answer in nm.

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6. (10) Electrons with maximum kinetic energy equal to 4.12 eV are emitted from a metal
surface with work function 1.93 eV when light of a certain wavelength illuminates the surface.
What is the wavelength of that light? Express your answer in nm.
Transcribed Image Text:6. (10) Electrons with maximum kinetic energy equal to 4.12 eV are emitted from a metal surface with work function 1.93 eV when light of a certain wavelength illuminates the surface. What is the wavelength of that light? Express your answer in nm.
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