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Interpretation:
Threshold frequency of metal has to be calculated if metal is irradiated with light having wavelength of
Concept Introduction:
The minimum frequency of radiation that is required to eject an electron from metal is known as threshold frequency
Energy that is required in excess to eject an electron is given by the equation shown below.
This excess energy is the kinetic energy of the electron that is being ejected. Hence, the equation can be written as shown below.
Explanation of Solution
Wavelength of the incident light is given as
Kinetic energy can be expressed considering the velocity and mass of the electron as shown below.
Frequency of the incident light can be given by the equation shown below.
The binding energy of the metal can be calculated as shown below.
Speed of ejected electron
Threshold frequency of metal can be calculated as shown below.
Therefore, the threshold frequency of metal is calculated as
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