KCET2014PhysicsSemiconductors
The maximum kinetic energy of the photo-electrons depends only on
Options
- Apotential
- Bfrequency
- Cincident angle
- Dpressure
Correct answer
B. frequency
Step-by-step solution
When light of suitable frequency falls on metal plate electrons are emitted. This effect is called photoelectric effect. The maximum kinetic energy of the photo electrons depends only on frequency of the incident light. The relation is given as [ K_ =h f=h f₀ ] where ( f₀ ) is threshold frequency; ( f ) is frequency of incident light.