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K max ( ineV )=3, and frequency of light (in Hz )=1× 10 15 for a metal used as a cathode in a photoelectric experiment. The threshold frequency of light for the photoelectric emission from the metal is -
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Options:
  • A 1× 10 14  Hz
  • B 1.5× 10 14 Hz
  • C 2.1× 10 14  Hz
  • D 2.7× 10 14 Hz
Solution:
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The correct answer is: 2.7× 10 14 Hz
Given, K max =3eV

h=4.125× 10 15 eV Hz -1

hν= K max +W

4.125×10-15×1015=3+W

or 4.125= 3 +W

or W=1.125

The threshold frequency

ν 0 = W h

ν 0 = 1.125 4.125× 10 15

ν 0 = 1.125× 10 15 4.125

ν 0 =2.72× 10 14

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