Question: Q. 3. If light of wavelength 412.5 nm is incident on each of the metals given below, which ones will show photoelectric emission and why?

Metal Work Function (eV)
Na 1.92
K 2.15
Ca 3.20
Mo 4.17

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Solution:

Ans. Calculating the energy of the incident photon 1 Identifying the metals Reason

The energy of a photon of incident radiation is given by

E=hcλ E=6.63×1034×3×108(412.5×109)×(1.6×1019)eV =3.01eV

Hence, only Na and K will show photoelectric emission.

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Reason : The energy of the incident photon is more than the work function of only these two metals. 1/2

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Detailed Answer :

Given, λ=412.5 nm=4125\AA

Energy of light, Eλ=123754125eV

Eλ=3.0eV

Now for photoelectric emission, we should have energy of incident light higher than the work function of metal. Since work function of Na and K is less than Eλ, so these metals Na and K show photo electric emission.

But for Ca and Mo, work function is more than Eλ, so these metals Ca and Mo, do not show photoelectric emission.

Answering Tips

  • Before comparing the work function energy the incident radiation photon energy should be converted in e.V.


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