Practice mode Dawn of Modern Physics

Which equation is Einstein’s photoelectric equation?

Correct answer A. hf = φ + K.E.max

Explanation

A photon's energy hf is used partly to overcome the work function φ and the remainder becomes the maximum kinetic energy of the emitted electron.

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