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work function
(W)
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work functionhas symbol W2001-09-27 09:33:14.0
has definition The amount of energy needed to release an electron from the attraction of positive ions in a metal. It is different for different metals.has source: Hopkins, J. 1976 Glossary of Astronomy and Astrophysics, University of Chicago Press, 2001-09-27 09:33:14.0
is a kind of energy2001-09-27 09:33:14.0
energyhas unit energy unit2001-09-27 09:33:13.0
numberhas value2001-09-27 09:32:57.0