Try it on paper first. A hint, the key idea and the worked solution are here when you need them.
The stopping voltage is for light of , and for . Find (a) Planck's constant, in eV s and in J s, and (b) the work function of the metal.
A photon has , with . Einstein: , and . No electrons leave below the threshold, . Brightness changes the number of electrons, not their energy.
Have you tried it?
Work it out on paper first. It is fine to get stuck or make a mistake: that is how we learn. When you are ready, go through the solution one step at a time, and check each step against your own.
Step 1. (a) The slope. , which is .
Step 2. (b) .
Answer: ; .
Check. The accepted value is : two readings get close.
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