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PhysicsMediumMCQ2021 · 27 Aug Shift 2

Q18.A monochromatic neon lamp with wavelength of 670. 5 nm illuminates a photo-sensitive material which has a stopping voltage of 0. 48 V . What will be the stopping voltage if the source light is changed with another source of wavelength of 474. 6 nm ? (1) 0. 24 V (2) 1. 5 V (3) 1. 25 V (4) 0. 96 V

What This Question Tests

This problem requires using Einstein's photoelectric equation to determine the work function and then calculate the new stopping voltage for a different wavelength.

Concepts Tested

Einstein's photoelectric equationStopping voltageWork function

Formulas Used

E = hν = hc/λ

KE_max = eV_s

KE_max = E - Φ

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