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In the photoelectric emission process from a metal of work function 1.8 eV, the kinetic energy of most energetic electrons is 0.5 eV. The corresponding stopping potential is 
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Options:
  • A 1.8 V
  • B 1.3 V
  • C 0.5 V
  • D 2.3 V
Solution:
1804 Upvotes Verified Answer
The correct answer is: 0.5 V
The stopping potential Vs is related to the maximum kinetic energy of the emitted electron Kmax through the relation
Kmax = eVs

0.5 eV = eVs   or    Vs = 0.5 V

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