JEE Main & Advanced Physics Photo Electric Effect, X- Rays & Matter Waves Question Bank Photon and Photoelectric Effect

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    Threshold frequency for a metal is \[{{10}^{15}}\]Hz. Light of \[\lambda =4000{AA}\]falls on its surface. Which of the following statements is correct

    A) No photoelectric emission takes place

    B) Photo-electrons come out with zero speed

    C) Photo-electrons come out with 103 m/sec speed

    D) Photo-electrons come out with 105 m/sec speed

    Correct Answer: A

    Solution :

    Frequency of light of wavelength \[(\lambda =4000\ {\AA})\] is \[\nu =\frac{c}{\lambda }=\frac{3\times {{10}^{8}}}{4000\times {{10}^{-10}}}=0.75\times {{10}^{15}}\] which is less than the given threshold frequency. Hence no photoelectric emisssion takes place.


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