Concepts Of Physics MCQ Edition [Volume 2]PhysicsPhotoelectric Effect and Wave–Particle Duality
A photoelectric material has a work function of 4.0 eV . Determine its threshold wavelength.
Options
- A414 nm
- B155 nm
- C310 nm
- D620 nm
Correct answer
C. 310 nm
Step-by-step solution
The work function and threshold wavelength ₀ are related by the equation: = hc ₀ Given = 4.0 eV and using the standard value hc 1240 eV nm , we get: ₀ = 1240 eV nm 4.0 eV ₀ = 310 nm