In a photoelectric effect experiment, electrons emerge from a copper surface with a maximum kinetic energy of 1.10 eV when light shines on the surface. The work function of copper is 4.65 eV. Which one of the following values is closest to the wavelength of the light?

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In a photoelectric effect experiment, electrons emerge from a copper surface with a maximum
kinetic energy of 1.10 eV when light shines on the surface. The work function of copper is 4.65 eV.
Which one of the following values is closest to the wavelength of the light?
220 nm
1100 nm
360 nm
150 nm
Transcribed Image Text:In a photoelectric effect experiment, electrons emerge from a copper surface with a maximum kinetic energy of 1.10 eV when light shines on the surface. The work function of copper is 4.65 eV. Which one of the following values is closest to the wavelength of the light? 220 nm 1100 nm 360 nm 150 nm
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