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The value of Plank's constant, if the slope of the graph of stopping potential vs frequency of incident light is 4×10-15 V s is (given charge of an electron =1.6×10-19 C)
PhysicsDual Nature of MatterTS EAMCETTS EAMCET 2022 (18 Jul Shift 2)
Options:
  • A 6.0×10-34 J s
  • B 6.2×10-34 J s
  • C 6.4×10-34 J s
  • D 6.6×10-34 J s
Solution:
2926 Upvotes Verified Answer
The correct answer is: 6.4×10-34 J s

From Einstein's photoelectric equation,

eVs=hν-ϕVs=heν-ϕe

Clearly, it is a linear relation between stopping potential and frequency of the incident light.

Therefore, slope of the curve is =he.

From question,

he=4×10-15h=4×10-15×1.6×10-19=6.4×10-34 J s

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