MHT CET202616 April 2026Morning ShiftPhysicsDual Nature of MatterActual
For a photosensitive material, work function is ' W₀ ' and stopping potential is 'V'. The wavelength of the incident radiation is (h=Planck's constant, c = velocity of light, e = electronic charge)
Options
- Ahc ( W ₀ - eV )
- Bhc ( W ₀ + eV )
- Chc ( W ₀ - eV )
- Dhc ( W ₀ + eV )
Correct answer
B. hc ( W ₀ + eV )
Step-by-step solution
According to Einstein's photoelectric equation: E = W₀ + K_ max where E is the energy of the incident radiation, W₀ is the work function, and K_ max is the maximum kinetic energy of the emitted photoelectrons. The maximum kinetic energy is related to the stopping potential V by: K_ max = eV The energy of the incident radiation is given by: E = hc Equating the expressions for E : hc = W₀ + eV Solving for : = hc W₀ + eV Answer: hc ( W ₀ + eV )