When the energy of the incident radiation is increased by 20%, the kinetic energy of the photoelectrons emitted from a metal surface increased from 0.5 eV to 0.8 eV. The work function of the metal is
- 0.65 eV
- 1.0 eV
- 1.3 eV
- 1.5 eV
Answer
(2) 1.0 eV
Solution
E = 0 + 0.5 ...(i)
1.2E = 0 + 0.8 ...(ii)
Substituting (i) in (ii):
1.2( 0 + 0.5) = 0 + 0.8
0.2 0 = 0.2
0 = 1.0 eV
Answer: (2)