The Work Function Of Caesium Is 2.14 EV. Find The Threshold Frequency For Caesium.

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Question

The work function of caesium is 2.14 eV. Find the threshold frequency for caesium.

Solution

Correct option is

If W be the work function and v0 the threshold frequency, then 

        

    

  

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SIMILAR QUESTIONS

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Q2

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Q3

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Q4

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Q5

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Q6

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Q7

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Q8

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Q9

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Q10

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