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PhysicsMediumMCQ2020 · 03 Sep Shift 1

Q17.When the wavelength of radiation falling on a metal is changed from 500 nm to 200 nm, the maximum kinetic energy of the photoelectrons becomes three times larger. The work function of the metal is close to: JEE Main 2020 (03 Sep Shift 1) JEE Main Previous Year Paper (1) 0. 81 eV (2) 1. 02 eV (3) 0. 52 eV (4) 0. 61 eV

What This Question Tests

This problem requires setting up two photoelectric equations for two different incident wavelengths and solving them simultaneously to find the work function of the metal.

Concepts Tested

Einstein's photoelectric equationWork functionKinetic energy of photoelectrons

Formulas Used

KE_max = hc/λ - φ

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