NEET · Physics · STD 12 - 11. Dual nature of radiation and matter
The work functions of Caesium \((Cs)\),Potassium \((K)\) and Sodium \((Na)\) are \(2.14\,eV,2.30\,eV\) and \(2.75\,eV\) respectively. If incident electromagnetic radiation has an incident energy of \(2.20\, eV\), which of these photosensitive surfaces may emit photoelectrons?
- A \(Na\) only
- B \(Cs\) only
- C Both \(Na\) and \(K\)
- D \(K\) only
Answer & Solution
Correct Answer
(B) \(Cs\) only
Step-by-step Solution
Detailed explanation
Energy of incident radiation \(=2.80\,eV\) Work function of \(Cs \rightarrow 2.14\,eV\)
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