Physics: Principles with Applications (7th Edition)

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Chapter 27 - Early Quantum Theory and Models of the Atom - Problems - Page 799: 17

Answer

$7.2\times10^{14}Hz$

Work Step by Step

At the minimum frequency, the ejected electrons have no kinetic energy. The energy of a photon equals the work function, according to equation 27–5a. $$KE=hf_{min}-W_o=0$$ $$f_{min}=\frac{W_o}{h}=\frac{4.8\times10^{-19}J}{6.63\times10^{-34}J \cdot s }$$ $$=7.2\times10^{14}Hz$$
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