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PhysicsEasyMCQ2019 · 10 Apr Shift 1

Q26.In a photoelectric effect experiment, the threshold wavelength of light is 380 nm . If the wavelength of incident light is 260 nm , the maximum kinetic energy of emitted electrons will be Given E (in eV ) = 1237 λ(in nm) (1) 4.5 eV (2) 3.0 eV (3) 1.5 eV (4) 15.1 eV

What This Question Tests

A straightforward application of Einstein's photoelectric equation to calculate the maximum kinetic energy of emitted electrons using the incident wavelength and threshold wavelength.

Concepts Tested

Photoelectric effectWork functionThreshold wavelengthKinetic energy of electrons

Formulas Used

K_max = hν - φ

φ = hc/λ_threshold

E = hc/λ (given E in eV, λ in nm as E = 1237/λ)

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