The minimum energy required to cause photoelectric emission when the surface of a metal is...

PHYSICS
WAEC 2013

The minimum energy required to cause photoelectric emission when the surface of a metal is irradiated with electromagnetic radiation of suitable frequency is called

  • A. critical energy
  • B. ionization energy
  • C. work function
  • D. planck's constant

Correct Answer: C. work function



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