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Question 37

The work function of a metal is 2.56 x 10-19J. Calculate the frequency of a photon whose energy is required to eject from the metal an electron with kinetic energy of 3.0ev. [1 eV = 1.6 x 10-19J, h = 6.6 x 10-34Js]

  • A.5.56 x 1019Hz
  • B.1.66 x 1019Hz
  • C.1.12 x 1015Hz
  • D.8.42 x 1014Hz
Objective

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Exam body
WAEC
Subject
Physics
Year
2013
Question no.
#37
Type
Objective
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