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What is a work function?

Updated: 8/9/2023
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Since work function is the energy needed to dislodge the electron, I'd say that the unit is Joules or eV (electron Volts).

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A work function is a term used in physics for the minimum amount of energy needed to remove an electron from the surface of a material.

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