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Surface of certain metal is first illuminated with light of wavelength 1=350mm and then, by light of wavelength 2=54Dmm, it is found that the maximum speed of the photon electrons in the two cases differ by a factor of 2.  The work function of the metal (in eV) is close to:

(Energy of photon= eV)

a.

1.8

b.

1.4

c.

2.5

d.

5.6


Question ID - 50062 | SaraNextGen Answer

Surface of certain metal is first illuminated with light of wavelength 1=350mm and then, by light of wavelength 2=54Dmm, it is found that the maximum speed of the photon electrons in the two cases differ by a factor of 2.  The work function of the metal (in eV) is close to:

(Energy of photon= eV)

a.

1.8

b.

1.4

c.

2.5

d.

5.6

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Answer Key : (a) -

= + (2v)2

= + mv2

  = 4

  =3

  =

= 1240

=1.8 eV



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