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A metal surface is illuminated by light of two different wavelengths  248nm and 310nm . The maximum speeds of the photoelectrons corresponding to these wavelengths are u1 and u2 respectively. If the ratio u1u2=21 and hc=1240eVnm , the work function of the metal is nearly
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Options:
  • A 3.7 eV
  • B 3.2 eV
  • C 2.8 eV
  • D 2.5 eV
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The correct answer is: 3.7 eV
As K.Ev2
ratio of kinetic energy =41, as speed are in the ratio =21
K.E = Energy of incident photon – Work function (W)
4 KE=1240248-W   .....(i)
and  KE=1240310-W    .....(ii)
By solving (i) and (ii)
W=3.7 eV

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