Two metals X and Y ,when illuminated by appropriate radiation emit photoelectrons The work function of X is greater - Physics - Dual Nature Of Radiation And Matter

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Two metals X and Y ,when illuminated by appropriate radiation emit
photoelectrons The work function of X is greater than that of Y
Which metal will have higher value of threshold frequency and why?

Sanjay Singh · Accepted Answer

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Work function  W of a metal is equal to W=hfthresholdso metal X with greater work function has greater threshold frequency
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Two metals X and Y ,when illuminated by appropriate radiation emit photoelectrons. The work function of X is greater than that of Y.Which metal will have higher value of threshold frequency and why?