For a metal of work function 6.6 eV, which of the following wavelengths of incident radiation does not give rise to the photoelectric effect? (Take Planck's constant as 6.6 10-34 J s)
- 200 nm
- 100 nm
- 50 nm
- 150 nm
Answer
(1) 200 nm
Solution
Threshold wavelength 0 = hc
⇒ 0 = 6.6 10-34 3 1086.6 1.6 10-19
⇒ 0 = 1.875 10-7 m ≈ 188 nm
∵ Emission needs 0, and 200 nm > 188 nm
∴ 200 nm does not give the photoelectric effect.
Answer: (1)