When a metallic surface is illuminated with radiation of wavelength lambda the stopping potential is v. If the same surface is illuminated with rafiation of wavelength 2lambda the stopping potential is v/4. The threshold wavelength for metallic surface? A. 3 lambdaB. 4lambdaC. 5 lambdaPlease give a detailed explanation.
kanika , 7 Years ago
Grade 12th pass
2 Answers
Adarsh
let threshold wavelength be λo. Ans work function be Φ.
so, eV0 = hc/λ – Φ …..... (1)
eV0/4 = hc/2λ – Φ …........ (2)
on dividing we get , hc/λ – Φ = 2hc/λ – 4Φ
=> 3Φ=hc/λ
=> Φ = hc/3λ … so λ0=3λ.
Hence 3λ is the threshold wavelenght ..
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Yash Chourasiya
Dear Student
Case(i),eV = hc/λ − hc/λ0..........(i) Case (ii),eV4 = hc/2λ − hc/λ0 or eV = 4hc/2λ − 4hc/λ0.......(ii)
From equation (i) & (ii), we get λ0= 3λ
I hope this answer will help you. Thanks & Regards Yash Chourasiya
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