AIPMT PRELIMS2006Physics-Modern Physics

AIPMT PRELIMS 2006 Physics Photoelectric Effect MCQ Question

Type: MCQ-numerical-Medium-Class 12

When photons of energy hν fall on an aluminium plate (of work function E₀), photoelectrons of maximum kinetic energy K are ejected. If the frequency of the radiation is doubled, the maximum kinetic energy of the ejected photoelectrons will be :

A

K + E₀

B

2K

C

K

D

K + hν

Correct Answer

Option D

Detailed Explanation

Doubling the frequency doubles the photon energy to 2hν. The kinetic energy of the photoelectrons is given by K = hν - E₀, so doubling the frequency gives K = 2hν - E₀.

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