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what is max, the maximum wavelength of the incident light that can cause electrons to be emitted from the metal?

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300 nm
Thus, the maximum wavelength of incident light that will cause electrons to be emitted from the surface of the metal is 300 nm. Thus, we have found that the work function of the metal is 4.14 eV.

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