NEET Physics Photo Electric Effect, X- Rays & Matter Waves NEET PYQ-Photo Electric Effect,X-Rays

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    When ultraviolet rays are incident on metal plate, the photoelectric effect does not occur. It occurs by incidence of:                                                                                                                                            [AIPMT 2002]

    A)  infrared rays

    B)         X-rays

    C)  radio waves

    D)      light waves

    Correct Answer: B

    Solution :

    Key Idea: For photoemission to take place from metal the wavelength of incident ray will be less than threshold value. For photoelectric emission from given metal plate, the incident wavelength must be less than that of ultraviolet rays assuming the wavelength of ultraviolet rays as the threshold value. Out of the given radiations, X-rays have wavelength less than that of ultraviolet rays. Thus, X-rays can cause photoelectric emission.


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