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ChemistryMediumNumerical2023 · 12 Apr Shift 1

Q33.Values of work function (W0) for a few metals are given below Metal Li Na K Mg Cu Ag W0 eV 2. 42 2. 3 2. 25 3. 7 4. 8 4. 3 The number of metals which will show photoelectric effect when light of wavelength 400 nm falls on it is _____ Given: h = 6. 6 × 10–34 J s c = 3 × 108 ms–1 e = 1. 6 × 10–19 C

What This Question Tests

This question requires calculating the energy of incident light and comparing it with the work function of different metals to determine which ones will exhibit the photoelectric effect.

Concepts Tested

Photoelectric effectWork functionEnergy of photon

Formulas Used

E = hc/λ

E = W0 + K_max

1 eV = 1.6 × 10^-19 J

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