In a photoelectric experiment,light of energy $2.48 eV$ irradiates a photosensitive material. The stopping potential was measured to be $0.5 V$. The work function of the photosensitive material is: (in $eV$)

  • A
    $0.5$
  • B
    $1.68$
  • C
    $2.48$
  • D
    $1.98$

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When a metal plate is illuminated with light of wavelengths $400 \ nm$ and $250 \ nm$,the maximum velocities of the emitted photoelectrons are $v$ and $2v$,respectively. The work function of the metal is ($h$ = Planck's constant; $c$ = speed of light in vacuum):

When light of wavelength $300 \ nm$ is incident on a photoelectric emitter,photoelectrons are emitted. For another emitter,light of wavelength $600 \ nm$ is sufficient for photoemission. What is the ratio of the work functions of the two emitters?

When light of frequencies ${\nu _1}$ and ${\nu _2}$ $({\nu _1} > {\nu _2})$ is incident on a metal surface,the ratio of the maximum kinetic energy of the emitted photoelectrons is $1:k$. What is the threshold frequency of the metal?

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The threshold wavelength for photoelectric emission from a material is $5500\,\mathring A$. Photoelectrons will be emitted when this material is illuminated with monochromatic radiation from a:
$A.$ $75\,W$ infra-red lamp
$B.$ $10\,W$ infra-red lamp
$C.$ $75\,W$ ultra-violet lamp
$D.$ $10\,W$ ultra-violet lamp
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

In the case of the photoelectric effect, on increasing the frequency of incident light:

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