When radiation of wavelength λ is incident on a metallic surface, the stopping potential of ejected…

When radiation of wavelength λ is incident on a metallic surface, the stopping potential of ejected photoelectrons is 4.8 V. If the same surface is illuminated by radiation of double the previous wavelength, then the stopping potential becomes 1.6 V. The threshold wavelength of the metal is:
  1. 2λ
  2. 4λ
  3. 8λ
  4. 6λ

Solution

VS=hv-ϕ

4.8=hcλ-ϕ  ...(i)

1.6=hc2λ-ϕ ...(ii)

Using above equation (i) -(ii)

3.2=hcλ-hc2λ

3.2=hc2λ   ...(iii) 

λ=hc6.4

Put in equation (ii)

ϕ=1.6

hcλth=1.6

λth=hc1.6

=hc6.4×4=4λ

Asked in: JEE Main 2021 (25 Jul Shift 2)

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