Dual Nature Of Light Question 292

Question: The work function of aluminium is 4.2 $ eV. $ If two photons, each of energy 3.5 $ eV $ strike an electron of aluminium, then emission of electrons will be [AFMC 1999]

Options:

A) Possible

B) Not possible

C) Data is incomplete

D) Depend upon the density of the surface

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Answer:

Correct Answer: B

Solution:

For emission of electrons incident energy of each photon must be greater than work function (threshold energy).