The radiation corresponding to 3 → 2 transition of a hydrogen atom falls on a gold surface to generate…

The radiation corresponding to 32 transition of a hydrogen atom falls on a gold surface to generate photoelectrons. These electrons are passed through a magnetic field of 5×10-4 T. Assume that the radius of the largest circular path followed by these electrons is 7 mm, the work function of the metal is:
(Mass of electron =9.1×10-31 kg)
  1. 1.36 eV
  2. 1.88 eV
  3. 0.16 eV
  4. 0.82 eV

Solution

321.89 eV
5×10-4 T  r=7 mm
r=mvqBmv=qrB
E=P22 m=(qRB)22 m
=1.6×10-19×7×10-3×5×10-422×9.1×10-31Joule
=3136×10-5218.2×10-31×1.6×10-19 eV
=1.077 eV
We know work function = energy incident - (KE)electron 

ϕ=1.89-1.077=0.813 eV

Asked in: JEE Main 2021 (20 Jul Shift 1)

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