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Ch 38: Photons: Light Waves Behaving as Particles
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Capitolo 38, Problema 10a

The photoelectric work function of potassium is 2.32.3 eV. If light that has a wavelength of 190190 nm falls on potassium, find the stopping potential in volts.

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First, understand the concept of the photoelectric effect. When light falls on a material, it can eject electrons if the energy of the photons is greater than the work function of the material. The stopping potential is the potential needed to stop these ejected electrons.
Calculate the energy of the incoming photons using the formula: \( E = \frac{hc}{\lambda} \), where \( h \) is Planck's constant \( (6.626 \times 10^{-34} \text{ Js}) \), \( c \) is the speed of light \( (3 \times 10^8 \text{ m/s}) \), and \( \lambda \) is the wavelength of the light \( (190 \text{ nm} = 190 \times 10^{-9} \text{ m}) \).
Convert the energy of the photons from joules to electron volts (eV) using the conversion factor \( 1 \, \text{eV} = 1.602 \, imes 10^{-19} \, \text{J} \).
Determine the kinetic energy of the ejected electrons using the equation: \( KE = E_{photon} - \text{work function} \). The work function of potassium is given as 2.3 eV.
The stopping potential \( V_s \) is equal to the kinetic energy of the ejected electrons divided by the charge of an electron. Use the formula: \( V_s = \frac{KE}{e} \), where \( e \) is the elementary charge \( (1.602 \times 10^{-19} \text{ C}) \).

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