MHT CET202616 April 2026Morning ShiftPhysicsDual Nature of MatterActual
Using Einstein's photoelectric equation, the graphical representation between the kinetic energy (E) of emitted Photoelectrons and the frequency of incident radiation ( ) is show correctly in figure
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Correct answer
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Step-by-step solution
According to Einstein's photoelectric equation, the maximum kinetic energy ( E ) of emitted photoelectrons is given by: E = h - where h is Planck's constant, is the frequency of incident radiation, and is the work function of the metal. Comparing this equation with the equation of a straight line, y = mx + c , we get: y = E x = Slope, m = h (which is positive) y -intercept, c = - (which is negative) The x -intercept (where E = 0 ) is = h = ₀ , which is the threshold frequency. For frequencies ₀ , the kinetic energy