NEETPhysicsDual Nature of Matter
Given below are two statements: one is labelled as Assertion (A) and the other is labelled as Reason (R). Assertion (A): For two different photosensitive metals A and B, where the work function of metal B is greater than that of metal A, the graph of stopping potential versus incident frequency for metal B intersects the frequency axis at a lower value than metal A. Reason (R): The slope of the stopping potential ver
Options
- ABoth Assertion and Reason are true and Reason is the correct explanation of Assertion.
- BBoth Assertion and Reason are true but Reason is not the correct explanation of Assertion.
- CAssertion is true but Reason is false.
- DAssertion is false but Reason is true.
Correct answer
D. Assertion is false but Reason is true.
Step-by-step solution
From Einstein's photoelectric equation: eV_s = h - V_s = ( h e ) - e The graph of stopping potential ( V_s ) versus incident frequency ( ) is a straight line. The slope of this graph is h e , which is a universal constant and independent of the material. Thus, the Reason (R) is true. The intercept on the frequency axis represents the threshold frequency ( ₀ ), which is given by ₀ = h . Since the work function of metal B is greater than that of metal A ( _B > _A ), metal B will have a higher threshold frequency ( _