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Homework Statement
The binding energy of an electron to a metal surface is (3.90x10^2) kJ/mol. What is the threshold wavelength (in nm)for the onset of the photoelectric effect?
Homework Equations
The Attempt at a Solution
work function= 3.9*10^2 kj/mol=6.476103179*10^-19j
I know I have to calculate the threshold wavelength of the electron, lambda=h/p
and p=mv. mass of an electron is known, and h is a constant, the velocity of the electron is the key to solve this question.
I am thinking using "E=hv=(1/2)mu^2+work function" but I don't know "E".
Any leads would be great!