The work function of tungsten is 4.50 eV. The wavelength of fastest electron emitted when light whose photon energy is 5.50 eV falls on tungsten surface, is?
12.27oA
0.286oA
12400oA
1.227oA
A
12.27oA
B
12400oA
C
0.286oA
D
1.227oA
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E=5.5eV
ϕ=4.5eV
K.E=E−ϕ=5.5−4.5=1eV
λ= 6.6×1034√2×9.1×10−31×1×1.16×10−19
1.24×109m=1.24oA
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