Dual Nature Of Light Question 311

Question: Photon of 5.5 eV energy fall on the surface of the metal emitting photoelectrons of maximum kinetic energy 4.0 eV. The stopping voltage required for these electrons are [Orissa (Engg.) 2002; DPMT 2004]

Options:

A) 5.5 $ V $

B) 1.5 $ V $

C) 9.5 $ V $

D) 4.0 $ V $

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Answer:

Correct Answer: D

Solution:

$ {K_{\max }}=eV_{0} $
Þ $ eV_{0}=4eV $ Þ $ V_{0}=4V $