Dual Nature Of Light Question 335

Question: The work function for metals A, B and C are respectively 1.92 eV, 2.0 eV and 5 eV. According to Einstein?s equation, the metals which will emit photo electrons for a radiation of wavelength 4100 Å is/are [CBSE PMT 2005]

Options:

A) None of these

B) A only

C) A and B only

D) All the three metals

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Answer:

Correct Answer: C

Solution:

Energy of incident radiations (in eV) $ =\frac{12375}{4100}=3.01,eV $ Work function of metal A and B are less then $ 3.01eV $ , so A and B will emit photo electrons.