NEETPhysicsAtomic Physics
Consider the following statements about the photoelectric effect: 1. The photoelectric effect demonstrates the particle nature of light. 2. The kinetic energy of the emitted electrons is independent of the intensity of the incident light but depends on the frequency of the light. 3. There exists a threshold frequency below which no electrons are emitted, regardless of the intensity of the light. 4. The number of phot
Options
- A1, 2, and 3 only
- B1, 2, and 4 only
- C1, 3, and 4 only
- DAll of the above
Correct answer
A. 1, 2, and 3 only
Step-by-step solution
- Statement 1 is correct: The photoelectric effect supports the particle nature of light, as explained by Einstein using photons. - Statement 2 is correct: The kinetic energy of the photoelectrons depends on the frequency of the incident light, not its intensity. - Statement 3 is correct: Below a certain threshold frequency, no photoelectrons are emitted, regardless of the light's intensity. - Statement 4 is incorrect: The number of photoelectrons emitted depends on the intensity of light, not its frequency. Freque