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PhysicsEasyMCQ2023 · 29 Jan Shift 1

Q25.The threshold wavelength for photoelectric emission from a material is 5500 A . Photoelectrons will be emitted, when this material is illuminated with monochromatic radiation from a A. 75 W infra-red lamp B. 10 W infra-red lamp C. 75 W ultra-violet lamp D. 10 W ultra-violet lamp Choose the correct answer from the options given below : (1) B and C only (2) A and D only (3) C only (4) C and D only

What This Question Tests

This question assesses the understanding of the photoelectric effect, specifically the condition for electron emission based on the incident light's wavelength relative to the threshold wavelength.

Concepts Tested

Threshold wavelengthPhoton energyElectromagnetic spectrumCondition for photoelectric emission

Formulas Used

E = hc/λ

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