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PHY 102 Test Compilation PHY 102 4 Objective Question

Question

Work function of platinum twice that of calcium. Min photon energy for Pt is E. For Ca?
Options
A 2E
B 3E/2
C E/2
Correct Answer
D Cannot be determined
Correct Answer

Option C is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

Work function φ_Ca = φ_Pt / 2 = E/2 (since E = φ_Pt).

Hint

φ ∝ threshold energy.

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