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Wavelength needed to double the energy of the ejected electrons

The same question, asked 2 times: 19 Apr 2025 S1, 15 May 2026 S1. Every wording below, oldest first.

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  1. Question 1

    19 Apr 2025 S1

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    Light of wavelength λ\lambda strikes a photoelectric surface and electrons are ejected with energy EE. If EE is to be increased to twice the original value, the wavelength changes to λ1\lambda_{1}

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  2. Question 2

    15 May 2026 S1

    145
    Light of wavelength λ\lambda strikes a photoelectric surface and electrons are ejected with an energy EE. If EE is to be increased to exactly twice its original value, the wavelength changes to λ1\lambda_1 where

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