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What is meant by work function of a metal ? How does the value of work function influence the kinetic energy of electrons liberated during photo electron emission?

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Work Function : The minimum energy required to free an electron from metallic surface is called the work function.
Smaller the work function, larger the kinetic energy of emitted electron.

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