Dual Nature Of Light Question 278

Question: Work function of a metal is 2.1 eV. Which of the waves of the following wavelengths will be able to emit photoelectrons from its surface [Bihar MEE 1995]

Options:

A) 4000 Å, 7500 Å

B) 5500 Å, 6000 Å

C) 4000 Å, 6000 Å

D) None of these

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Answer:

Correct Answer: D

Solution:

Threshold wavelength $ {\lambda_{0}}=\frac{12375}{2.1}=5892.8,{\AA} $