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Concepts Of Physics MCQ Edition [Volume 2]
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Concepts Of Physics MCQ Edition [Volume 2] · Physics · X-rays

In a photoelectric experiment, the stopping potential exhibits a...

In a photoelectric experiment, the stopping potential exhibits a linear relationship with the inverse of the wavelength (1/λ)(1/\lambda) of the light incident on the cathode. Additionally, the potential difference applied across an X-ray tube is linearly related to the inverse of the cutoff wavelength (1/λ)(1/\lambda) of the emitted X-rays. Determine the value of the common slope of the lines in these two scenarios.

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  1. A1.242×10−6 V m1.242 \times 10^{-6} \text{ V m}
  2. B1.242×10−9 V m1.242 \times 10^{-9} \text{ V m}
  3. C1.242×10−5 V m1.242 \times 10^{-5} \text{ V m}
  4. D1.242×10−7 V m1.242 \times 10^{-7} \text{ V m}

Correct answer

A. 1.242×10−6 V m1.242 \times 10^{-6} \text{ V m}

Step-by-step solution

From Einstein's photoelectric equation, the stopping potential V0V_0 is given by:

eV0=hcλ−ΦeV_0 = \dfrac{hc}{\lambda} - \Phi

V0=hce(1λ)−ΦeV_0 = \dfrac{hc}{e} \left(\dfrac{1}{\lambda}\right) - \dfrac{\Phi}{e}

The slope of the graph of V0V_0 versus 1/λ1/\lambda is hce\dfrac{hc}{e}.

For an X-ray tube, the cutoff wavelength λc\lambda_c is given by:

eV=hcλceV = \dfrac{hc}{\lambda_c}

V=hceV = \dfrac{hc}{e}\left(\dfrac{1}{\lambda_c}\right)

The slope of the graph of VV versus 1/λc1/\lambda_c is also \dfrac{hc}{e}.

The common slope is \dfrac{hc}{e}.

Substituting the standard values h=6.626×10−34 J sh = 6.626 \times 10^{-34} \text{ J s}, c=3×108 m/sc = 3 \times 10^8 \text{ m/s}, and e=1.6×10−19 Ce = 1.6 \times 10^{-19} \text{ C}:

Slope=\text{Slope} =\dfrac{6.626 \times 10^{-34} \times 3 \times 10^8}{1.6 \times 10^{-19}}

Slope=12.42×10−7 V m=1.242×10−6 V m\text{Slope} = 12.42 \times 10^{-7} \text{ V m} = 1.242 \times 10^{-6} \text{ V m}
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