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Q16.In photoelectric experiment energy of 2.48eV irradiates a photo sensitive material. The stopping potential was measured to be 0.5 V. Work function of the photo sensitive material is : (1) 1.68eV (2) 2.48eV (3) 1.98eV (4) 0.5eV

What This Question Tests

This question is a direct application of Einstein's photoelectric equation, relating incident photon energy, work function, and stopping potential.

Concepts Tested

Photoelectric effectEinstein's photoelectric equationStopping potentialWork function

Formulas Used

E = Wโ‚€ + eV_s

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