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Target Exam

CUET

Subject

Physics

Chapter

Dual Nature of Radiation and Matter

Question:

The work function of a substance is 4 eV. What is the approximate longest wavelength of light that can cause photo-emission ?

Options:

309 nm

209 nm

109 nm

9 nm

Correct Answer:

309 nm

Explanation:

$λ_{th}=\frac{hc}{\phi}=\frac{12400}{4}Å=3100Å=310nm$

$λ≤λ_{th}⇒λ≤310nm$