Dual Nature Of Light Question 316

Question: The threshold wavelength for photoelectric effect of a metal is 6500 Å. The work function of the metal is approximately [MP PMT 2002]

Options:

A) 2 eV

B) 1 eV

C) 0.1 $ eV $

D) 3 eV

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Answer:

Correct Answer: A

Solution:

$ {\lambda_{0}}=\frac{12375}{6500}=1.9\ eV\approx 2eV $ .