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Photoelectric Effect: Einstein's Equation

When a metal surface is illuminated by light of wavelength λ\lambda, the stopping potential is 8 V8\text{ V}. When the same surface is illuminated by light of wavelength 3λ3\lambda, stopping potential is 2 V2\text{ V}. The threshold wavelength for this surface is:

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Answer: (b)

  1. A−ϕ=8 eVA - \phi = 8\text{ eV} and A3−ϕ=2 eV\frac{A}{3} - \phi = 2\text{ eV}, with A=hcλA = \frac{hc}{\lambda}
  2. Subtract: 2A3=6⇒A=9 eV, ϕ=1 eV\frac{2A}{3} = 6 \Rightarrow A = 9\text{ eV},\ \phi = 1\text{ eV}
  3. λ0=hcϕ=9λ\lambda_0 = \frac{hc}{\phi} = 9\lambda
  4. So the answer is (b) 9λ9\lambda.
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