Dual Nature of Radiation and Matter
- 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.
- 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
- 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 r2 r2 Correct Option: A
Power ∝ No. of electrons emitted (N)
P ∝ 1 ⇒ N ∝ 1 r2 r2
- 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.
- 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.