The threshold frequency for certain metal is 3.3×1014Hz. If light of 8.2×1014Hz frequency is incident on the metal, then the cut-off voltage of the photoelectric current will be :
A
3V
B
4V
C
2V
D
2.5V
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Correct option is C)
In photoelectric effect, energy is conserved.
In photoelectric effect, Einstein's equation is given by
Photon energy = kinetic energy of electron + work function
i.e. hv=eVs+hv0
where, Vs is the stopping potential and v0 is the threshold frequency.
∴Vs=eh(v−v0) .....(i)
Given, v0=3.3×1014Hz, v=8.2×1014Hz
h=6.6×10−34J−s, e=1.6×10−19C
Substituting these values in equation (i), we get
Vs=1.6×10−196.6×10−34(8.2×1014−3.3×1014)
Vs=1.66.6×4.9×10−1=2V
⇒Vs=2V
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