The retarding potential for having zero photo-electron current:

  • A
    Is proportional to the wavelength of incident light
  • B
    Increases uniformly with the increase in the wavelength of incident light
  • C
    Is proportional to the frequency of incident light
  • D
    Increases uniformly with the increase in the frequency of incident light wave

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The figure showing the correct relationship between the stopping potential $V_0$ and the frequency $\nu$ of light for potassium and tungsten is

$A$ metal is exposed to light of wavelength $800 \, nm$ and emits photoelectrons with a certain kinetic energy. The maximum kinetic energy of the photoelectrons doubles when light of wavelength $500 \, nm$ is used. The work function of the metal is $... \, eV$ (Take $hc = 1230 \, eV \cdot nm$).

The maximum kinetic energies of photoelectrons emitted are $K_1$ and $K_2$ when lights of wavelengths $\lambda_1$ and $\lambda_2$ are incident on a metallic surface. If $\lambda_1 = 3 \lambda_2$,then:

When photons of wavelength $\lambda_1$ are incident on an isolated sphere,the corresponding stopping potential is found to be $V$. When photons of wavelength $\lambda_2$ are used,the corresponding stopping potential is thrice that of the above value. If light of wavelength $\lambda_3$ is used,then find the stopping potential for this case.

This question has Statement-$1$ and Statement-$2$. Of the four choices given after the statements,choose the one that best describes the two statements.
Statement-$1$: $A$ metallic surface is irradiated by a monochromatic light of frequency $v > v_0$ (the threshold frequency). The maximum kinetic energy and the stopping potential are $K_{max}$ and $V_0$ respectively. If the frequency incident on the surface is doubled,both the $K_{max}$ and $V_0$ are also doubled.
Statement-$2$: The maximum kinetic energy and the stopping potential of photoelectrons emitted from a surface are linearly dependent on the frequency of incident light.

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