Find the minimum amount of energy required to eject electron

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The discussion focuses on determining the minimum energy required to eject an electron from a metal surface in a photodiode using the photoelectric effect equation. Participants clarify that the metal surface refers to the stopping voltage and emphasize the importance of the threshold frequency and work function in the calculations. The energy required to eject an electron is expressed as hv0, where h is the Planck constant and v0 is the threshold frequency. There is a debate about whether to use the standard Planck constant or an experimentally determined value, with the consensus favoring the standard value of 6.626 x 10^-34 J·s for accuracy. Understanding these concepts is crucial for solving the problem effectively.
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Homework Statement


Find the minimum amount of energy required to eject electron from the metal surface inside the h/e apparatus's photodiode.

Homework Equations


Photoelectric Effect Equation
E = hf = hc/ wavelength = eV0

The Attempt at a Solution


Does the metal surface inside the h/e apparatus photodiode refers to the stopping voltage ?
 
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You want to experimental investigation or theorical?
 
Experimental investigation

From the collected data , I have plotted a stopping voltage versus frequency graph. I have the following values
work function (eV) , Planck constant , threshold frequency

I need to know what does the matal surface inside the h/e apparatus photodiode refer to in order to solve this question
 
If you obtain v0 , hv0 is energy required to eject one electron because in photoelectric effect each electron absorb single photon and before consume its energy can not absorb another photon. Therefore hv0 is bounding energy of electron in metal
 
Hmm what is hV0 ? I mean the h
Is it Planck constant? h? Or other thing?
 
h is Planck constant and v0 is threshold frequency and hv0 is photon energy of incident wave.
 
Hi
I have found the the threshold frequency for this equation but I have one more problem.
Which Planck constant should i use to solve this question?
What I mean is because in my previous question(not shown here) , I was asked the determine the Planck constant through experimental result and I have found out that the Planck constant is equal to 6.69 x10^-34.

so should i use the standard Planck constant or the experimental constant that i found out?
 
Use standard value for Planck constant which is equal to 6.626×10^-34 with dimension j.s .
 
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