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Dual Nature Of Radiation And Matter

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What is the work function (ϕ0\phi_0) of a metal?

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Answer

The work function is the minimum energy required by an electron to escape from the metal surface. It is generally denoted by ϕ0\phi_0 and measured in electron volts (eV).

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