The work function of cesium is

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Problem

The work function of cesium is 2.0 eV2.0\,\text{eV}. Calculate the minimum frequency of light that can just cause photoelectric emission from cesium. (Given: h=6.63×10−34 J sh = 6.63\times10^{-34}\,\text{J\,s}, 1 eV=1.6×10−19 J1\,\text{eV}=1.6\times10^{-19}\,\text{J}) (a) 6.4×1014 Hz6.4\times10^{14}\,\text{Hz} (b) 4.8×1014 Hz4.8\times10^{14}\,\text{Hz} (c) 1.25×1015 Hz1.25\times10^{15}\,\text{Hz} (d) 3.2×1014 Hz3.2\times10^{14}\,\text{Hz}

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