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Photoelectric Effect: Einstein's Equation

The threshold wavelength for photoelectric emission from a material is 5500 A˚\mathring{A}. Photoelectrons will be emitted, when this material is illuminated with monochromatic radiation from a A. 75 W infra-red lamp

B. 10 W infra-red lamp

C. 75 W ultra-violet lamp

D. 10 W ultra-violet lamp

Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

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Answer: (c)

  1. Emission needs λ<λ0=5500 A˚\lambda < \lambda_0 = 5500\,\mathring{A}, whatever the intensity (power) of the lamp.
  2. Infra-red has λ>7000 A˚>λ0\lambda > 7000\,\mathring{A} > \lambda_0: no emission from A or B, even at 75 W.
  3. Ultra-violet has λ<4000 A˚<λ0\lambda < 4000\,\mathring{A} < \lambda_0: emission from both C and D, even at 10 W.
  4. So the answer is (c) C and D only.
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