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Target Exam

CUET

Subject

Physics

Chapter

Dual Nature of Radiation and Matter

Question:

Which of the following statements regarding photoemission of electrons is correct?

Options:

Kinetic energy of electrons increases with intensity of incident light

Electrons are emitted when the wavelength of the incident electrons is above a certain threshold wavelength

Photoelectric emission is instantaneous with the incidence of light.

Photoelectrons are emitted whenever gas is irradiated with UV light.

Correct Answer:

Photoelectric emission is instantaneous with the incidence of light.

Explanation:
  • Kinetic energy of electrons increases with frequency. Increase in intensity causes more number of electrons to be ejected.
  • Electrons are emitted when the wavelength of the incident electrons is below a certain threshold wavelength.
  • Photoelectrons are emitted whenever gas is irradiated with light of appropriate frequency.