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PhysicsMediumMCQ2023 · 31 Jan Shift 2

Q26.If the two metals A and B are exposed to radiation of wavelength 350 nm. The work functions of metals A and B are 4. 8 eV and 2. 2 eV . Then choose the correct option (1) Metal B will not emit photo-electrons (2) Both metals A and B will emit photo-electrons (3) Both metals A and B will not emit (4) Metal A will not emit photo-electrons photoelectrons

What This Question Tests

This question requires calculating the energy of incident photons and comparing it with the work functions of the metals to determine if photo-emission occurs.

Concepts Tested

Work functionPhoton energyPhotoelectron emission condition

Formulas Used

E = hc/λ

E = Wâ‚€ + KE_max

1 eV = 1.6 x 10^-19 J

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