Target Exam

CUET

Subject

Physics

Chapter

Dual Nature of Radiation and Matter

Question:

The work function of a metal in 4 eV. For the emission of photoelectrons of zero velocity from the metal surface, the wavelength of the incident radiation should be

Options:

1700 Å

2700 Å

3100 Å

5900 Å

Correct Answer:

3100 Å

Explanation:

$\lambda_{max} = \frac{hc}{\phi} = \frac{12400 Å}{4} = 3100Å$