Fundamentals of Physics Extended (10th Edition)

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Chapter 38 - Photons and Matter Waves - Questions - Page 1180: 3

Answer

For a given frequency of incident light, the value of $K_{max}$ is higher for potassium than for sodium.

Work Step by Step

$K_{max} = e~V_{stop}$ For a given frequency, the value of $V_{stop}$ is higher for potassium than for sodium. Therefore, for a given frequency of incident light, the value of $K_{max}$ is higher for potassium than for sodium.
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