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PhysicsMediumMCQ2021 · 17 Mar Shift 2

Q17.Two identical photocathodes receive the light of frequencies f1 and f2 respectively. If the velocities of the photo-electrons coming out are v1 and v2 respectively, then (1) v21 −v22 = 2mh [f1 −f2] (2) v21 + v22 = 2hm [f1 + f2] (3) 2 h 21 (4) 2 h 21 v1 + v2 = [ m (f1 + f2)] v1 −v2 = [ m (f1 −f2)]

What This Question Tests

This question applies Einstein's photoelectric equation to relate the velocities of photoelectrons to the frequencies of incident light and the work function of the photocathode.

Concepts Tested

Photoelectric effectEinstein's photoelectric equationWork functionKinetic energy of photoelectrons

Formulas Used

KE_max = hf - Φ

KE_max = 1/2 mv²

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