Does Temperature Affect the Work Function in Photoelectric Cells?

[Clara Chung]

Why not KEmax=hf-work function+original KE orbiting the nucleus. In a photocell circuit with a photocell link to the cathode and collector in the anode

 

[arpon]

The KE orbiting the nucleus is already in the work function.

 

[Clara Chung]

The KE orbiting the nucleus is already in the work function.

Then does the work function change with the temperature in the photocell metal?

 

[arpon]

Then does the work function change with the temperature in the photocell metal?

Yes, it does. I hope this discussion will be helpful: https://www.quora.com/Would-the-Pho...nergy-of-the-electrons-If-it-does-why-does-it