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The work function of sodium metal is 4.41×1019 J. If photons of wavelength 300 nm are incident on the metal, the kinetic energy of the ejected electrons will be (h=6.63×1034 J s; c=3×108 m/s) _____ ×1021 J.

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Step 1:

Work function of sodium metal =4.41×1019 J
λ, wavelength of incident light = 300 nm
=3×107 m

Step 2:
According to photoelectric effect,
hcλ=w+KE
6.63×1034×3×1083×107=4.41×1019+KE


6.63×1019=4.41×1019+KE


KE=2.22×1019 J=222×1021 J


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