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A photon with energy of 4.9 eV ejects photoelectrons from tungsten. When the ejected electron enters a constant magnetic field of strength B=2.5 mTB = 2.5 \text{ mT} at an angle of 60∘60^\circ with the field direction, the maximum pitch of the helix described by the electron is found to be 2.7 mm. Find the work-function of the metal in electron-volt. Given that specific charge of electron is 1.76×1011 C/kg1.76 \times 10^{11} \text{ C/kg} .

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