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PhysicsEasyMCQ2024 · 09 Apr Shift 2

Q15.UV light of 4.13eV is incident on a photosensitive metal surface having work function 3.13eV. The maximum kinetic energy of ejected photoelectrons will be: (1) 4.13eV (2) 3.13eV (3) 1eV (4) 7.26eV

What This Question Tests

This is a direct application of Einstein's photoelectric equation to find the maximum kinetic energy of ejected photoelectrons given the incident photon energy and work function.

Concepts Tested

Einstein's photoelectric equationWork functionPhoton energy

Formulas Used

K_max = hν - Φ

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