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The work function (ϕ) of some metals is listed below. The number of metals which will show photoelectric effect when light of 300 nm wavelength falls on the metals is :

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Options:
  • A 2
  • B 4
  • C 6
  • D 8
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The correct answer is: 4
Energy of photon=hcλJ=hceλeV

=6.625×10-34×3×108300×10-9×1.602×10-19=4.14 eV

For photoelectric effect to occur, energy of incident photons, must be greater than work functions of metal. Hence, only Li, Na, K and Mg have work functions less than 4.14 V.

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