How long does an electron need to absorb energy

[crocodillo555]

Homework Statement

Light falling on a metallic surface of work function 0.3 eV gives energy to the surface at a rate of 5x

W per square metre of the metal's surface. Assume that an electron on the metal's surface can absorb energy from the area of about 1x[PLAIN]http://www.matematyka.pl/latexrender/pictures/e/b/eb7bbf435df9523928fb3157689f9fcf.png.
How long will it take the electron to absorb an amount of energy equal to the work function?

I've tried to do this exercise but my result is 96 s while it should b 16 min.
I'd be thankful if anyone could help :xx

 

[TSny]

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Your answer looks correct to me based on the numbers given. The answer of 16 min differs from your answer by a factor of 10. A work function of 0.3 eV seems very small to me. I wonder if it should have been stated as 3.0 eV.

 

[crocodillo555]

Thank you very much for your answer. :) Apparently there is mistake in data given in the exercise.