NEET2004PhysicsDual Nature of MatterActual
A photon of energy 4 eV is incident on a metal surface whose work function is 2 eV . The minimum reverse potential to be applied for stopping the emission of electrons is
Options
- A2 ~V
- B4 ~V
- C6 ~V
- D8 ~V .
Correct answer
A. 2 ~V
Step-by-step solution
When stopping potential is applied no electron will reach the cathode and the current will becomes zero. e V₀= 1 2 m v_ ^2 Also, 1 2 m v_ ^2=h v- work function gathered =4 eV -2 eV =2 eV e V₀=2 eV stopping potential =2 ~V gathered