When light of frequency equal to 2.11 x 10^-15 s-1 shines on the surface of gold metal, the kinetic energy of ejected electrons is found to be 5.83 x 10^-19 J. What is the work function of gold?

Respuesta :

Answer:

Work function, [tex]W=5.83\times 10^{-19}\ J[/tex]

Explanation:

Given that,

Frequency of light, [tex]f=2.11\times 10^{-15}\ Hz[/tex]

Kinetic energy of the ejected electrons, [tex]E_k=5.83\times 10^{-19}\ J[/tex]

We need to find the work function of the gold. Let it is W.

Using Einstein's photoelectric equation as follows :

[tex]W=hf-E_K\\\\W=6.63\times 10^{-34}\times 2.11\times 10^{-15}-5.83\times 10^{-19}\\\\W=-5.83\times 10^{-19}\ J[/tex]

So, the work function of gold is [tex]5.83\times 10^{-19}\ J[/tex].