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Photoelectric effect: negative collector

Problem

The variation of photocurrent, I, with collector plate potential, V, is shown below.
Let us consider only those electrons that complete the journey from the cathode to the anode when the current is 0.4 μA.
Choose the best estimate for the kinetic energy, K, with which these electrons were emitted. Note: An electron gains 1 eV kinetic energy when it travels through a potential difference of 1 V
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