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Q18.When a metal surface is illuminated by light of wavelength ๐œ†, the stopping potential is 8 V. When the same surface is illuminated by light of wavelength 3๐œ†, stopping potential is 2 V. The threshold wavelength for this surface is : (1) 5๐œ† (2) 3๐œ† (3) 9๐œ† (4) 4 . 5๐œ†

What This Question Tests

This question uses Einstein's photoelectric equation with two different wavelengths and stopping potentials to determine the threshold wavelength of the metal surface.

Concepts Tested

Work functionStopping potentialEinstein's photoelectric equation

Formulas Used

eV_s = hc/ฮป - ฮฆ

ฮฆ = hc/ฮป_th

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