Photoelectric Effect
K_max = h·f - φ
What it says
The maximum kinetic energy of electrons emitted from a surface when light of frequency f strikes it, once the work function has been overcome.
Symbols
| Symbol | Quantity | Dimension |
|---|---|---|
K_max | Maximum kinetic energy (J) | M L^2 T^-2 |
h | Planck constant (6.62607015e-34 J·s) | M L^2 T^-1 |
f | Frequency (Hz) | T^-1 |
phi | Work function (J) | M L^2 T^-2 |
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