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A monochromatic neon lamp with wavelength of 670.5 nm illuminates a photo-sensitive material which has a stopping voltage of 0.48 V. What will be the stopping voltage if the source light is changed with another source of wavelength of 474.6 nm ?
PhysicsDual Nature of MatterJEE MainJEE Main 2021 (27 Aug Shift 2)
Options:
  • A 0.24 V
  • B 1.5 V
  • C 1.25 V
  • D 0.96 V
Solution:
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The correct answer is: 1.25 V

eVs=hcλ-ϕ

eV'-V=hc1λ'-1λ

V'=hce1λ'-1λ+V

=12401474-1670+0.48=1.25eV

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