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Dual Nature of Radiation and Matter
The work function of a substance is 4 eV. What is the approximate longest wavelength of light that can cause photo-emission ?
309 nm
209 nm
109 nm
9 nm
$λ_{th}=\frac{hc}{\phi}=\frac{12400}{4}Å=3100Å=310nm$
$λ≤λ_{th}⇒λ≤310nm$