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The work function of Caesium (Cs), Potassium (K) and Sodium (Na) are 2.14 eV, 2.30 eV and 2.75 eV respectively. If incident electromagnetic radiation has an incident energy of 2.20 eV, which of these photosensitive surfaces may emit photoelectrons?

Option: 1

Cs only


Option: 2

Both Na and K


Option: 3

K only


Option: 4

Na only


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For photoelectric effect

\text { ( } E_{\text {photon incident }} \geq \phi \text { (work function) })

So the answer is Cs only.

 

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