Threshold Frequency: Find Energy of Photoelectron w/ 0.4eV Work Function

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To find the threshold frequency for the liberation of photoelectrons from a material with a work function of 0.4 eV, the energy of a single photon must equal the work function. The relevant equation is K.E = hf - work function, which simplifies to hf = work function at threshold frequency. Therefore, the threshold frequency can be calculated using the equation f = work function / h, where h is Planck's constant. The energy of the photon at this frequency will be exactly 0.4 eV, sufficient to release photoelectrons. Understanding this relationship is crucial for applying the photoelectric effect in practical scenarios.
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Dear all

The question is :
A certain material has a work function of 0.4eV. What is the energy of a single photon of electromagnetic radiation at the threshold frequency for liberation of photoelectrons?

Would u give me some hint how to find the threshold frequency at first ??

thanks all

jazz
 
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Hint : Photoelectric Eqn
 
can i assume the equation is:
K.E = hf - work function = 0 ??

thanks
 
Right. At the threshold frequency the photons have an energy just equal to the work function.
 

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