NEETPhysicsDual Nature of Matter
The graph showing the variation of stopping potential ( V₀ ) with the reciprocal of the wavelength ( 1 ) of the incident light for a photosensitive material has an x -intercept of 2.5 10^6 m ⁻¹ . Which of the following incident wavelengths will not give rise to the photoelectric effect?
Options
- A350 nm
- B500 nm
- C300 nm
- D250 nm
Correct answer
B. 500 nm
Step-by-step solution
According to Einstein's photoelectric equation: eV₀ = hc - Rearranging for stopping potential V₀ : V₀ = hc e ( 1 ) - e The x -intercept of the V₀ versus 1 graph occurs when the stopping potential V₀ = 0 . At this point, hc e ( 1 ) = e , which means 1 = hc . This specific value of 1 corresponds to the reciprocal of the threshold wavelength ( 1 ₀ ). Given the x -intercept is 2.5 10^6 m ⁻¹ : 1 ₀ = 2.5 10^6 m ⁻¹ ₀ = 1 2.5 10^6 m = 0.4 10⁻⁶ m = 400 nm For the photoelectric effect to occur, the incident wavelength must b