Calculate the threshold wavelength for a metal surface with work function of 6.2 eV.
threshold wavelength where photoelectrons have no energy, i.e. Work function = hc/wavelength.Rearrange for wavelength and substitute. Wavelength = 2*10^-7 m.
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