NEET2026Physics-Photoelectric Effect

NEET 2026 Physics Threshold Wavelength MCQ Question

Type: MCQ-numerical-Medium-Class 12

For a metal of work function 6.6 eV, which of the following wavelengths of incident radiation does not give rise to the photoelectric effect? (Take Planck’s constant as 6.6 × 10⁻³⁴ J s)

A

100 nₘ

B

150 nₘ

C

200 nₘ

D

50 nₘ

Correct Answer

Option C

Detailed Explanation

For incident radiation having wavelength (λ), photoelectric effect doesn’t occur when hc/λ < work-function. Calculating for λ, we find that 200 nₘ does not satisfy the condition for photoelectric emission.

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