NEET2023Physics-Modern Physics

NEET 2023 Physics Photoelectric Effect MCQ Question

Type: MCQ-conceptual-Medium-Class 12

The work functions of Caesium (Cs), Potassium (K) and Sodium (Na) are 2.14 eV, 2.30 eV and 2.75 eV respectively. If incident electromagnetic radiation has an incident energy of 2.20 eV, which of these photosensitive surfaces may emit photoelectrons?

A

Both Na and K

B

K only

C

Na only

D

Cs only

Correct Answer

Option D

Detailed Explanation

Photoelectrons are emitted if the incident energy is greater than the work function. Only Cs has a work function less than 2.20 eV.

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