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CUET · PHYSICS · PYQ PAPER 2023

The work function of calcium is 2.14 eV. Find the threshold frequency for calcium.

  1. A \( 5.16 \times 10^{12} \text{ Hz} \)
  2. B \( 5.16 \times 10^{13} \text{ Hz} \)
  3. C \( 5.16 \times 10^{14} \text{ Hz} \)
  4. D \( 5.16 \times 10^{15} \text{ Hz} \)
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(C) \( 5.16 \times 10^{14} \text{ Hz} \)

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\( f_0 = \frac{\phi}{h} \) \( f_0 = \frac{2.14 \times 1.602 \times 10^{-19} \text{ J}}{6.626 \times 10^{-34} \text{ J s}} \) \( f_0 = 5.16 \times 10^{14} \text{ Hz} \)