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Einstein's photo-electric equation states that Ek=hvW. In this equation, Ek refers to:

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kinetic energy of all ejected electrons
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mean kinetic energy of emitted electrons
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minimum kinetic energy of emitted electrons
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maximum kinetic energy of emitted electrons
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Solution

The correct option is C maximum kinetic energy of emitted electrons
As we know,
in photo-electric effect,
KE=hvhv0=hvW
where W is work function and KE is kinetic energy of emitted electrons.
(
The energy of photon absorbed is used in doing work against forces of attraction and rest is used in giving kinetic energy to electron.)

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