Dual Nature Of Light Question 340

Question: The light rays having photons of energy 1.8 eV are falling on a metal surface having a work function 1.2 eV. What is the stopping potential to be applied to stop the emitting electrons [BHU 2005]

Options:

A) 3 eV

B) 1.2 eV

C) 0.6 eV

D) 1.4 eV

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Answer:

Correct Answer: C

Solution:

Stopping potential = $ 1.8,eV-1.2,eV=0.6,eV. $