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Photoelectric Effect Calculator

Find the maximum kinetic energy of electrons ejected by light, or the threshold frequency of the metal surface involved.

KE_max = h × f − φ

An ejected electron's energy is the photon energy minus the metal's work function, and it can be zero or negative below threshold.

Light frequency (Hz)

Work function (J)

Maximum kinetic energy

— J

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