Let ϕ= work function of the metal, λ1hc=ϕ+eV1 λ2hc=ϕ+eV2…… (ii) Sutracting (ii) from (i) we get hc(λ11−λ21)=e(V1−V2) ⇒V1−V2=ehc(λ1⋅λ2λ2−λ1)λ1=300nmλ2=400nmehc=1240nm−V =(1240nm−v)(300nm×400nm100nm) =1,03 V≈1 V
In a photoelectric experiment, the wavelength of the light incident on a metal is changed from 300 nm to 400 nm. The decrease in the stopping…
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In a photoelectric experiment, the wavelength of the light incident on a metal is changed from 300nm to 400nm. The decrease in the stopping potential is close to : (ehc=1240nm−V)
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- A
0.5 V
- B
1.5 V
- C
1.0 V
- D
2.0 V
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