Photons of energy 5.0 eV strike a metal of work function 3.2 eV. What is the stopping potential?
Correct answer A. 1.8 V
Explanation
eV₀ = hf − φ = 5.0 − 3.2 = 1.8 eV, so the stopping potential V₀ = 1.8 V.
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