Dual Nature Of Radiation And Matter Ques 79
79. The threshold frequency for photoelectric effect on sodium corresponds to a wavelength of $5000 $ $\AA$. Its work function is
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(a) $4 \times 10^{-19}$ $ J$
(b) $1$ $ J$
(c) $2 \times 10^{-19}$ $ J$
(d) $3 \times 10^{-19}$ $ J$
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Answer:
Correct Answer: 79.(a)
Solution:
- (a) $W_0=\frac{h c}{\lambda_0}$
$ =\frac{6.63 \times 10^{-34} \times 3 \times 10^{8}}{5000 \times 10^{-10}}=4 \times 10^{-19} $ $J $