MHT CET Medical202621 April 2026Evening ShiftPhysicsDual Nature of MatterActual
When light of wavelength ' ' is incident on a photosensitive surface, the stopping potential is ' V '. When light of wavelength ' 2 ' is incident on the same surface, the stopping potential is V/3 . Threshold wavelength for the surface is
Options
- A2
- B3
- C4
- D6
Correct answer
C. 4
Step-by-step solution
Using Einstein's photoelectric equation: eV = hc - eV 3 = hc 2 - Multiplying the second equation by 3 : eV = 3hc 2 - 3 Equating the two expressions for eV : hc - = 3hc 2 - 3 2 = 3hc 2 - hc 2 = hc 2 = hc 4 The work function is given by = hc ₀ , where ₀ is the threshold wavelength. hc ₀ = hc 4 ₀ = 4 Answer: 4