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Q27.The stopping potential Vo (in volt) as a function of frequency ( 𝑣) for a sodium emitter, is shown in the figure. The work function of sodium, form the data plotted in the figure, will be: JEE Main 2019 (12 Apr Shift 1) JEE Main Previous Year Paper (Given: Planck’s constant h = 6.63 × 10-34 J s , electron charge ( e ) = 1.6 × 10-19 C) (1) 2.12 eV (2) 1.82 eV (3) 1.95 eV (4) 1.66 eV

What This Question Tests

The question requires interpreting a graph of stopping potential vs. frequency to determine the work function of the material using Einstein's photoelectric equation.

Concepts Tested

Photoelectric effectEinstein's photoelectric equationStopping potentialWork functionGraph interpretation

Formulas Used

eV₀ = hν - φ₀

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