NEETPhysicsDual Nature of Matter
The variation of stopping potential V 0 as a function of the frequency ( ν ) of the incident light for a metal is shown in figure. The work function of the surface is
Options
- A2 . 98 eV
- B2 . 07 eV
- C1 . 36 eV
- D18 . 6 eV
Correct answer
B. 2 . 07 eV
Step-by-step solution
The relation between the stopping potential and the frequency of the incident light is given by e V 0 = h ν - ϕ . . . 1 When V 0 = 0 , ϕ = h ν . . . 2 Substitute the value of the frequency corresponding to zero stopping potential into equation (2) to calculate the required work function of the material. ϕ = 6 . 626 × 10 - 34 J · s × 5 × 10 14 Hz 1 . 6 × 10 - 19 J / eV = 6 . 626 × 5 16 ≈ 2 . 07 eV