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OpenStudy (anonymous):

hi. can someone explain to me the difference between stopping potential, electron volts and work functions? my test is next Thursday! help!

OpenStudy (anonymous):

studying photoelectric effect ?

OpenStudy (anonymous):

yes

OpenStudy (anonymous):

the minimum potential that must be applied to stop the electrons from being ejected from the surface is stopping potential

OpenStudy (anonymous):

electron volt is a unit

OpenStudy (anonymous):

the work function (sometimes spelled workfunction) is the minimum thermodynamic work (i.e. energy) needed to remove an electron from a solid to a point in the vacuum immediately outside the solid surface

OpenStudy (anonymous):

work funtions? and how do we derive the electron volts? by using which formula?

OpenStudy (anonymous):

can u explain what u mean ?

OpenStudy (anonymous):

and electron volt is a unit . 1 electron volt =1.60 into 10 ^-19 joules

OpenStudy (anonymous):

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