Practicing Success

Target Exam

CUET

Subject

Physics

Chapter

Dual Nature of Radiation and Matter

Question:

Two photons of equal energy 8 MeV each, strikes two different metal sheets having work functions 4 MeV and 6 MeV, respectively. The ratio of maximum velocity of electrons emitted from two metal sheets respectively is:

Options:

1 : 2

2 : 1

$\sqrt{2}:1$

$1:\sqrt{2}$

Correct Answer:

$\sqrt{2}:1$

Explanation:

The correct answer is Option (3) → $\sqrt{2}:1$