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 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 of the emitted X-rays. Determine the value of the common slope of the lines in these two scenarios.
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Correct answer
A.
Step-by-step solution
From Einstein's photoelectric equation, the stopping potential is given by:
The slope of the graph of versus is .
For an X-ray tube, the cutoff wavelength is given by:
\left(\dfrac{1}{\lambda_c}\right)
The slope of the graph of versus is also \dfrac{hc}{e}.
The common slope is \dfrac{hc}{e}.
Substituting the standard values , , and :
\dfrac{6.626 \times 10^{-34} \times 3 \times 10^8}{1.6 \times 10^{-19}}
The slope of the graph of versus is .
For an X-ray tube, the cutoff wavelength is given by:
\left(\dfrac{1}{\lambda_c}\right)
The slope of the graph of versus is also \dfrac{hc}{e}.
The common slope is \dfrac{hc}{e}.
Substituting the standard values , , and :
\dfrac{6.626 \times 10^{-34} \times 3 \times 10^8}{1.6 \times 10^{-19}}