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PhysicsMediumMCQ2019 · 11 Jan Shift 2

Q26.In a photoelectric experiment, the wavelength of the light incident on a metal is changed from 300nm to 400nm. The decrease in the stopping potential is close to : ( hce = 1240nm −V) (1) 0.5 V (2) 1.5 V (3) 1.0 V (4) 2.0 V JEE Main 2019 (11 Jan Shift 2) JEE Main Previous Year Paper

What This Question Tests

This question tests the application of Einstein's photoelectric equation to calculate the change in stopping potential when the wavelength of incident light is changed.

Concepts Tested

Photoelectric equationStopping potentialWork function

Formulas Used

eV_s = hc/λ - Φ

hc/e = 1240 nm-V

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