NEET2017Physics-Photoelectric Effect

NEET 2017 Physics Threshold Wavelength MCQ Question

Type: MCQ-numerical-Hard-Class 12

The photoelectric threshold wavelength of silver is 3250 x 10⁻¹⁰ m. The velocity of the electron ejected from a silver surface by ultraviolet light of wavelength 2536 x 10⁻¹⁰ m is: (Given: h = 4.14 x 10⁻¹⁵ eVs and c = 3 x 10⁸ m/s)

A

≈ 6 x 10⁵ m/s

B

≈ 0.6 x 10⁶ m/s

C

≈ 61 x 10³ m/s

D

≈ 0.3 x 10⁶ m/s

Correct Answer

Option A

Detailed Explanation

Using the photoelectric equation, the kinetic energy of the ejected electron can be calculated and then converted to velocity using KE = 1/2 mv².

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