NEET2015Physics-Modern Physics

NEET 2015 Physics Photoelectric Effect MCQ Question

Type: MCQ-numerical-Hard-Class 12

A certain metallic surface is illuminated with monochromatic light of wavelength λ₁. The stopping potential for photo-electric current for this light is 3V₀. If the same surface is illuminated with light of wavelength 2λ₁, the stopping potential is V₀. The threshold wavelength for this surface for photoelectric effect is

A

6λ₁

B

4λ₁

C

λ₁/4

D

λ₁/6

Correct Answer

Option A

Detailed Explanation

Using the photoelectric equation eV=h(c/λ)ϕeV = h(c/λ) - \phi, and solving for the threshold wavelength, we find it to be 6λ₁.

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