Leumas Physics

Photoelectric Maximum Kinetic Energy

KE = h·f - W_f

What it says

The fastest electron freed by light of a given frequency, once the work function is paid.

Symbols

SymbolQuantityDimension
KEMaximum kinetic energy (J)M L^2 T^-2
fLight frequency (Hz)T^-1
W_fWork function (J)M L^2 T^-2

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