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Work Function and Photoelectric Current

The source defines work function and notes how photoelectric current depends on incident intensity.

W=hν0=hcλ0W=h\nu_0=\frac{hc}{\lambda_0}

Variables & Notation

λ\lambda

wavelength

Notes

  • Work function is minimum for cesium: 1.9 eV1.9\ \text{eV}.

  • Photoelectric current is directly proportional to intensity when frequency is constant.