Dual Nature of Radiation and Matter


Dual Nature of Radiation and Matter

  1. The work functions for metals A, B and C are respectively 1.92 eV, 2.0 eV and 5 eV. According to Einstein's equation, the metals which will emit photo electrons for a radiation radiation of wavelength 4100 Å is/are









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    E =
    hc
    λ

    ⇒ E =
    12375
    eV
    λ(in Å)

    ⇒ E =
    12375
    eV
    4100

    ⇒ E ≈ 3 eV ​
    So, only metals having work function less than 3eV can emit photo electrons for the incident radiation of wavelength 4100 Å.

    Correct Option: C

    E =
    hc
    λ

    ⇒ E =
    12375
    eV
    λ(in Å)

    ⇒ E =
    12375
    eV
    4100

    ⇒ E ≈ 3 eV ​
    So, only metals having work function less than 3eV can emit photo electrons for the incident radiation of wavelength 4100 Å.


  1. The threshold frequency for photoelectric effect on sodium corresponds to a wavelength of 5000 Å. Its work function is









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    W0 =
    hc
    λ0

    =
    6.63 × 10-34 × 3 × 108
    = 4 × 10-19 J
    5000 × 10-10

    Correct Option: A

    W0 =
    hc
    λ0

    =
    6.63 × 10-34 × 3 × 108
    = 4 × 10-19 J
    5000 × 10-10



  1. A photoelectric cell is illuminated by a point source of light 1m away. When the source is shifted to 2m then









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    Power ∝ No. of electrons emitted (N) ​

    P ∝
    1
    ⇒ N ∝
    1
    r2r2

    Correct Option: A

    Power ∝ No. of electrons emitted (N) ​

    P ∝
    1
    ⇒ N ∝
    1
    r2r2


  1. Einstein work on the photoelectric effect provided support for the equation









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    Einstein work on photoelectric effect supports the equation E = hν.It is based on quantum theory of light.

    Correct Option: A

    Einstein work on photoelectric effect supports the equation E = hν.It is based on quantum theory of light.



  1. When ultraviolet radiation is incident on a surface, no photo electrons are emitted. If a second beam causes photo electrons to be ejected, it may consists of









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    Energy of photon of X-rays is more than energy of photon of ultraviolet rays. Because frequency of X rays is more than ultraviolet ultraviolet rays.

    Correct Option: B

    Energy of photon of X-rays is more than energy of photon of ultraviolet rays. Because frequency of X rays is more than ultraviolet ultraviolet rays.