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The work function for Tungsten and Sodium are 4.2 eV and 2.3 eV, respectively. If the threshold wavelength for Sodium is 5460 Å, then that for tungsten is: |
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2990 Å |
Threshold wavelength is given by $\lambda_0 = \frac{hc}{\phi}$ Where $\phi$ is work function of the material. $\lambda_{01} = \frac{hc}{\phi_1}$ $\lambda_{02} = \frac{hc}{\phi_2}$ $ \frac{\lambda_{02}}{\lambda_{01}} = \frac{\phi_1}{\phi_2} = \frac{2.3}{4.2}=0.547$ $ \lambda_{02} = 0.547\times 5460 = 2990A^o$ |