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Target Exam

CUET

Subject

Physics

Chapter

Dual Nature of Radiation and Matter

Question:

Identify the correct statement according to Einstein's picture of photoelectric effect:

Options:

Maximum Kinetic Energy of electrons depends linearly on frequency of incident radiation.

Maximum Kinetic Energy of electrons depends linearly on intensity of incident radiation.

The photoelectric current is independent of intensity of incident radiation.

Intensity of incident radiation is directly proportional to the frequency of radiation.

Correct Answer:

Maximum Kinetic Energy of electrons depends linearly on frequency of incident radiation.

Explanation:

Einstein’s Explanation of the Photoelectric Effect

  • The strength of the photoelectric current depends upon the intensity of incident radiation, and it should be higher than the threshold frequency.

  • The reverse stopping potential was the photo-current stop. It is independent of the intensity of incident radiation.

    $eV_s = KE_{max} = h\nu - \phi$
  • Photoelectric current does not occur if the frequency of the incident radiation is below the threshold frequency. A metallic strip, when exposed to light or sun, will not be able to produce the Photoelectric effect unless the frequency is greater than the threshold value.

  • The photoelectric effect is an instantaneous process. As soon as light hits the surface, the electrons of the metal come out.