Dual Nature Of Light Question 276

Question: The work function of a substance is 4.0 eV. The longest wavelength of light that can cause photoelectron emission from this substance is approximately [IIT JEE 1998; UPSEAT 2002, 03; AIEEE 2004]

Options:

A) 540 nm

B) 400 nm

C) 310 nm

D) 220 nm

Show Answer

Answer:

Correct Answer: C

Solution:

$ {\lambda_{0}}=\frac{hc}{W_{0}}=\frac{12400}{4}=3100{\AA}=310\ nm $