NTA Abhyas JEE Main2020ChemistryStructure of AtomPractice
A metal surface is illuminated by light of two different wavelengths 248 nm and 310 nm . The maximum speeds of the photoelectrons corresponding to these wavelengths are u 1 and u 2 respectively. If the ratio u 1 u 2 = 2 1 and hc = 1240 eVnm , the work function of the metal is nearly
Options
- A3.7 eV
- B3.2 eV
- C2.8 eV
- D2.5 eV
Correct answer
A. 3.7 eV
Step-by-step solution
As K . E ∝ v 2 ratio of kinetic energy = 4 1 , as speed are in the ratio = 2 1 K.E = Energy of incident photon – Work function (W) 4 K E = 1240 248 - W .....(i) and K E = 1240 310 - W .....(ii) By solving (i) and (ii) W = 3.7 e V