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Target Exam

CUET

Subject

Physics

Chapter

Dual Nature of Radiation and Matter

Question:

Einstein's Photoelectric Equation is :

Kmax = hv - Φ

where v is the frequency of the incident radiation and Kmax is the maximum possible kinetic energy of photoelectron. The work function Φ is given as :

Φ = hv. In terms of stopping potential, Kmax = eV0.

What can you say about the following statement?

Statement: All photons are of same energy.

Options:

True

False

Data insufficient

None of the above

Correct Answer:

False

Explanation:

Photon energy depends upon the frequency.