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When light of wavelength falls on a metal, the maximum kinetic energy of the photoelectrons is 2 times that obtained with light of wavelength . Find the work function of the metal in eV, to two decimals. Use , , .

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Answer: 2.07 eV

Photon energies: 6.212 eV and 4.141 eV. 6.212 - W = 2(4.141 - W), so (2-1)W = 2(4.141) - 6.212 = 2.071. W = 2.07 eV.
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