AIIMS2018Physics-Photoelectric Effect

AIIMS 2018 Physics Photon Energy MCQ Question

Type: MCQ-conceptual-Medium-Class 12

In a photoelectric effect experiment, for radiation with frequency u0 u_0 with hu0=8 eVh u_0 = 8\text{ eV}, electrons are emitted with energy 2 eV2\text{ eV}. What is the energy of the electrons emitted for incoming radiation of frequency 1.25u01.25 u_0?

A

1 eV1\text{ eV}

B

3.25 eV3.25\text{ eV}

C

4 eV4\text{ eV}

D

9.25 eV9.25\text{ eV}

Correct Answer

Option C

Detailed Explanation

In the given scenario, the energy of the incoming radiation is calculated as h(1.25u0)=10eVh(1.25 u_0) = 10 \, \text{eV}, where Wex=6eVW_{ex} = 6 \, \text{eV} represents the work function. The maximum kinetic energy (KEmaxKE_{max}) is determined by the equation KEmax=huWexKE_{max} = h u - W_{ex}, resulting in KEmax=10eV6eV=4eVKE_{max} = 10 \, \text{eV} - 6 \, \text{eV} = 4 \, \text{eV}. Other options are not applicable as they do not provide relevant values or explanations related to the photon energy and its relationship with work function and kinetic energy.

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