Concepts Of Physics MCQ Edition [Volume 2]PhysicsPhotoelectric Effect and Wave–Particle Duality
A metal has a work function of h ₀ . If light of frequency is incident upon this metal, the photoelectric effect will occur only if
Options
- A> 2 ₀
- B₀
- C< ₀ 2
- D< ₀
Correct answer
B. ₀
Step-by-step solution
The work function of the metal is given as W = h ₀ . The energy of the incident light of frequency is E = h . For the photoelectric effect to occur, the energy of the incident photon must be greater than or equal to the work function of the metal. E W h h ₀ ₀