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KCET · Physics · Dual Nature of Matter

Work function of the metal is

  1. A Maximum possible energy acquired by an electron
  2. B Equal for all metals
  3. C Minimum energy required by an electron to just eject from metal surface
  4. D Maximum energy which is given to electron to move out of metal surface
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(C) Minimum energy required by an electron to just eject from metal surface

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The work function of a metal is defined as the minimum amount of energy required by an electron to just escape from the metal surface.

It is a characteristic property of the metal and varies from one metal to another.

Answer: Minimum energy required by an electron to just eject from metal surface