Question Detail
Question
When photons with an energy of 3.0 eV strike a photoelectric surface the maximum kinetic energy of the emitted photoelectrons is 2.0 eV. What is the work function of the surface?
Correct Answer
Option A is the correct answer.
Detailed Explanation
φ = E_photon - K_max = 3.0 - 2.0 = 1.0 eV.
Hint
Use φ = hf - K_max.