Physics-Photoelectric Effect

NEET Physics Photoelectric Effect MCQ Question

Type: MCQ-numerical-Medium-Class 12

If the work function of a metal is 3 eV and light of frequency 8 x 10^14 Hz is incident on it, what is the maximum kinetic energy of the emitted electrons? (Planck's constant, h = 6.63 x 10^-34 Js, 1 eV = 1.6 x 10^-19 J)

A

44 eV

B

44 eV

C

44 eV

D

0.44 eV

Correct Answer

Option A

Detailed Explanation

The maximum kinetic energy is calculated using K.E. = hν - φ where hν is the energy of the incident photon and φ is the work function. Substituting the values gives K.E. = (6.63 x 10^-34 * 8 x 10^14 / 1.6 x 10^-19) - 3 eV ≈ 2.44 eV.

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