Punjab Medical Punjab - MET Solved Paper-2009

  • question_answer
    Sodium and copper have work functions \[2.3eV\]and\[4.5eV\]respectively. Then the ratio of their threshold wavelengths is nearest to

    A) \[1:2\]                                  

    B) \[2:1\]

    C) \[1:4\]                                  

    D) \[4:1\]

    Correct Answer: B

    Solution :

    Work function of a substance Is given by                 \[W=\frac{hc}{{{\lambda }_{o}}}\] \[\therefore \]  \[\frac{{{W}_{1}}}{{{W}_{2}}}=\frac{{{\lambda }_{02}}}{{{\lambda }_{01}}}\] or            \[\frac{{{\lambda }_{01}}}{{{\lambda }_{02}}}=\frac{{{W}_{2}}}{{{W}_{1}}}\] or            \[\frac{{{\lambda }_{01}}}{{{\lambda }_{02}}}=\frac{4.5}{2.3}=\frac{2}{1}=2:1\]


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