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A zinc ball of radius, R=1 cm charged to a potential -0.5 V. The ball is illuminated by a monochromatic ultraviolet (UV) light with a wavelength 290nm. The photoelectric threshold for zinc is 332nm. The potential of ball after a prolonged exposure to the UV is
PhysicsDual Nature of MatterKVPYKVPY 2020 (SB/SX)
Options:
  • A -0.5 V
  • B 0 V
  • C 0.54 V
  • D 0.79 V
Solution:
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The correct answer is: 0.54 V

ϕ=124313320=3.74eV



ε=hcλ=124312900=4.28eV

(KE)max=4.28-3.74

=0.54eV

Initially sphere is negatively charged so e- will go easily then potential becomes O. After that as e- will leave the potential will increase till it reaches the stopping potential value, V0

eV0=0.54eV



V0=0.54 V


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