A metal surface has work function

PHYSICS · Single correct · A Level · Physics · Particles and radiation · Particles and radiation

Problem

A metal surface has work function 4.5 eV4.5\,\text{eV}. Determine the minimum frequency of radiation required so that the emitted electrons have a stopping potential of 1.5 V1.5\,\text{V}. (a) 0.9×1015 Hz0.9\times10^{15}\,\text{Hz} (b) 3.0×1015 Hz3.0\times10^{15}\,\text{Hz} (c) 1.4×1015 Hz1.4\times10^{15}\,\text{Hz} (d) 1.1×1015 Hz1.1\times10^{15}\,\text{Hz}

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