Answer:
Binding Energy = 2.24 eV
Explanation:
First, we need to find the energy of the photon of light:
E = hc/λ
where,
E = Energy of Photon = ?
h = Plank's Constant = 6.626 x 10⁻³⁴ J.s
c = speed of light = 3 x 10⁸ m/s
λ = wavelength of light = 400 nm = 4 x 10⁻⁷ m
Therefore,
E = (6.626 x 10⁻³⁴ J.s)(3 x 10⁸ m/s)/(4 x 10⁻⁷ m)
E = (4.97 x 10⁻¹⁹ J)(1 eV/1.6 x 10⁻¹⁹ J)
E = 3.1 eV
Now, from Einstein's Photoelectric Equation:
E = Binding Energy + Kinetic Energy
Binding Energy = E - Kinetic Energy
Binding Energy = 3.1 eV - 0.86 eV
Binding Energy = 2.24 eV
