Dual Nature Of Light Question 18
Question: Assertion : In the process of photoelectric emission, all the emitted photoelectrons have the same kinetic energy. Reason : The photon transfers its whole energy to the electron of the atom in photoelectric effect.
Options:
A) If both assertion and reason are true and the reason is the correct explanation of the assertion.
B) If both assertion and reason are true but reason is not the correct explanation of the assertion.
C) If assertion is true but reason is false.
D) If the assertion and reason both are false.
E) If assertion is false but reason is true.
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Answer:
Correct Answer: E
Solution:
Only the photoelectrons emitted from the surface of the metal have maximum kinetic energy. Those emitted from inside the metal loses part of their energy in collision with the other atoms inside the metal.
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