RankLab
Back to Questions
PhysicsEasyMCQ2025 · 22 Jan Shift 1

Q40.The work functions of cesium (Cs) and lithium (Li) metals are 1.9 eV and 2.5 eV , respectively. If we incident a light of wavelength 550 nm on these two metal surfaces, then photo-electric effect is possible for the case of (1) Both Cs and Li (2) Neither Cs nor Li (3) Cs only (4) Li only

What This Question Tests

This question tests the fundamental condition for the photoelectric effect to occur, comparing the energy of incident photons with the work function of the given metals.

Concepts Tested

Work functionPhoton energyCondition for photoelectric emission

Formulas Used

E = hc/λ

E = φ + K_max

h = 6.626 x 10^-34 J s

c = 3 x 10^8 m/s

📚 NCERT Sections This Tests

11.7 — The Work Function For A Certain Metal Is 4.2 Ev. Will This Metal Give

Physics Class 12 · Chapter 11

85% match

11.7 The work function for a certain metal is 4.2 eV. Will this metal give hotoelectric emission for incident radiation of wavelength 330 nm?

11.2 — The Work Function Of Caesium Metal Is 2.14 Ev. When Light Of

Physics Class 12 · Chapter 11

84% match

11.2 The work function of caesium metal is 2.14 eV. When light of frequency 6 ×1014Hz is incident on the metal surface, photoemission of electrons occurs. What is the (a) maximum kinetic energy of the emitted electrons, (b) Stopping potential, and (c) maximum speed of the emitted photoelectrons?

11.3 — The Photoelectric Cut-Off Voltage In A Certain Experiment Is 1.5 V.

Physics Class 12 · Chapter 11

82% match

11.3 The photoelectric cut-off voltage in a certain experiment is 1.5 V. What is the maximum kinetic energy of photoelectrons emitted?