Modern Physics Ques 82

  1. The maximum kinetic energy of photoelectrons emitted from a surface when photons of energy $6 $ $eV$ fall on it is $4$ $ eV$. The stopping potential in volt is

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(a) $2$

(b) $4$

(c) $6$

(d) $10$

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Answer:

Correct Answer: 82.(b)

Solution:

Formula:

Photoelectric Effect

  1. Stopping potential is the negative potential applied to stop the electrons having maximum kinetic energy. Therefore, stopping potential will be $4 V$.


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