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Q25.When radiation of wavelength A is used to illuminate a metallic surface, the stopping potential is V . When the same surface is illuminated with radiation of wavelength 3A , the stopping potential is V4 . If the threshold wavelength for the metallic surface is nλ then value of n will be :

What This Question Tests

This question tests the application of Einstein's photoelectric equation to two different wavelengths, relating stopping potential and wavelength to determine the threshold wavelength for the metallic surface.

Concepts Tested

Einstein's photoelectric equationStopping potentialWork functionThreshold wavelength

Formulas Used

eV_s = hc/λ - Φ

Φ = hc/λ_th

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