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 is the charge on a photon?

Options:

positive

negative

same as neutron

cannot say

Correct Answer:

same as neutron

Explanation:

The correct answer is Option 3 : same as neutron

A photon has no electric charge, just like a neutron. Therefore, the charge on a photon is zero (neutral).