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Kinetic energy of emitted electrons

Problem

A metal surface irradiated by light of a certain frequency undergoes photoelectric emission.
Which of these best represents the average energy (Eavg) spent by a photon in removing an electron from the metal surface? Note: ϕ0 is the work function of the metal.
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