Dual Nature of Radiation and Matter - Result Question 21

23. The work function of a photosensitive material is $4.0 eV$. The longest wavelength of light that can cause photon emission from the substance is (approximately)

[NEET Odisha 2019]

(a) $310 nm$

(b) $3100 nm$

(c) $966 nm$

(d) $31 nm$

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Answer:

Correct Answer: 23. (a)

Solution:

(a) As $E=\frac{12400}{\lambda}$

$ \lambda=\frac{12400}{4}=3100 \AA $

$\therefore \lambda=310 nm$