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What is the photoelectric equation formulated by Albert Einstein?

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Answer

$h\nu = \Phi + K_{\max} \implies K_{\max} = h\nu - h\nu_0$, where $\Phi = h\nu_0$ is the work function of the metal.

Explanation

Kinetic energy of photoelectrons depends on incident photon frequency $\nu$, while the rate of photoelectron emission depends on light intensity.

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