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TS EAMCET · Physics · Dual Nature of Matter

Photons of energy \(2.4 \mathrm{eV}\) and wavelength \(\lambda\) fall on a metal plate and release photoelectrons with a maximum velocity \(v\). By decreasing \(\lambda\) by \(50 \%\), the maximum velocity of photoelectrons becomes \(3 v\). The work function of the material of the metal plate is

  1. A \(2.1 \mathrm{eV}\)
  2. B \(1.7 \mathrm{eV}\)
  3. C \(2.8 \mathrm{eV}\)
  4. D \(2.0 \mathrm{eV}\)
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(A) \(2.1 \mathrm{eV}\)

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Let \(\phi_0=\) work-function of metal. Then, according to Einstein's photoelectric equation, \(K_{\max }=\frac{1}{2} m v^2=\frac{h c}{\lambda}-\phi_0\) When wavelength is reduced by \(50 \%\) i.e, \(\lambda^{\prime}=\frac{\lambda}{2}\), then maximum velocity of emitted…
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