Question: Q. 8. The work function (W), of a metal X, equals 3×1019 J. Calculate the number (N) of photons, of light of wavelength 26.52 nm, whose total energy equals W.

A [Delhi Comptt. 2016]

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Solution:

Ans. Work function,

W=nhcλ n=Wλhc =3×1019×26.5×1096.6×1034×3×108 =4×102  [CBSE Marking Scheme 2016] 

Detailed Answer :

The work function of a metal is the minimum energy by it to eject an electron. It is given for metal X=3×1019 J

Energy of a photon of wavelength 26.52 nm=hv

=hcλ =6.6×1034×3×10826.52×109 J =0.754×1017 J

If number of photons =n; for total energy 3×1019 J. Then,

n×0.754×1017=3×1019

Hence,

(1)n=3×10190.754×1017 =4.0×102

[Students please note here the number of photons is less than 1. It indicates that the energy of a photon is more than work function of the metal and this radiation has required energy for photoemission of electrons.]



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