For a certain metal, when monochromatic light of wavelength is incident, the stopping potential for photoelectrons is 3V0. When the same metal is illuminated by light of wavelength 2 , then the stopping potential becomes V0. The threshold wavelength for photoelectric emission for the given metal is . The value of is .
- 1
- 4
- 2
- 3
Answer
(2) 4
Solution
Einstein's equation: hc = +eVs
hc = +3eV0 ...(i)
hc2 = +eV0 ...(ii)
(i) - (ii): hc2 =2eV0 eV0= hc4
From (ii): = hc2 - hc4 = hc4
Threshold: = hc 0 0=4
=4
Answer: (2)