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Author: ETKINA, Eugenia, Planinšič, G. (gorazd), Van Heuvelen, Alan
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Chapter 27, Problem 5MCQ
To determine
To check: The correct definition of work function from the options given below:
a. the positive work one needs to do to remove an electron from a metal.
b. the positive potential energy of interaction of an electron and a metal.
c. the negative potential energy of interaction of an electron and a metal.
d. a and b.
e. a and c.
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