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In a photoelectric experiment, a metal is irradiated with light of energy 3.56 eV. If a braking potential of 1.10 V is required, what is the work function of the metal?
a) 0.644 eV
b) 1.83 eV
c) 2.64 eV
d) 3.20 eV
e) 4.66 eV
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