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The work function of Caesium (Cs), Potassium (K), and Sodium (Na) are 2.14 eV, 2.30 eV, and 2.75 eV respectively. If incident electromagnetic radiation has an energy of 2.20 eV, which of these photosensitive surfaces may emit photoelectrons?
Cs only
Both Na and K
K only
Na only
To solve this problem, we need to determine which photosensitive surfaces can emit photoelectrons when exposed to electromagnetic radiation with energy 2.20 eV.The emission of photoelectrons is governed by the photoelectric effect, which states that photoelectrons are emitted if the energy of the incident radiation is greater than the work function of the material.Given:• Work function of Caesium (Cs): eV• Work function of Potassium (K): eV• Work function of Sodium (Na): eV• Energy of incident radiation: eVLet's compare the energy of the incident radiation with the work functions:1. For Caesium (Cs): eV eVSince Caesium will emit photoelectrons.2. For Potassium (K): eV eVSince Potassium will not emit photoelectrons.3. For Sodium (Na): eV eVSince Sodium will not emit photoelectrons.Conclusion: Only Caesium (Cs) will emit photoelectrons when exposed to the given radiation.Therefore, the correct option is:Option 1: Cs only
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