Target Exam

CUET

Subject

Physics

Chapter

Dual Nature of Radiation and Matter

Question:

The work function for a metal is 4.14 eV. The threshold wavelength for this metal surface is: $(h=6.62×10^{-34}Js, c=3×10^8 ms^{-1})$

Options:

4135 Å

6000 Å

2062.5 Å

3000 Å

Correct Answer:

3000 Å

Explanation:

The correct answer is Option (4) → 3000 Å

The threshold wavelength ($λ_{threshold}$) for a metal to it's work function ($\phi$) using the equations -

$\phi=\frac{hc}{λ_{threshold}}$

where,

$\phi$, work function = $4.14eV$ [given]

$∴λ_{threshold}=\frac{4.1357×10^{-15}×3×10^8}{4.14}$

$≃3000 Å$