Atoms - Result Question 22

23. An electron in the hydrogen atom jumps from excited state n to the ground state. The wavelength so emitted illuminates a photosensitive material having work function 2.75eV. If the stopping potential of the photoelectron is 10V, the value of n is

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c3eec34ec6b1fad69db54a20ad4b2dca40c2aa54 (a) 3

(b) 4

(c) 5

(d) 2

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Answer:

Correct Answer: 23. (b)

Solution:

  1. (b) KEmax=10eV

ϕ=2.75eV

Total incident energy

E=ϕ+KEmax=12.75eV

Energy is released when electron jumps from the excited state n to the ground state.

E4E1=0.85(13.6)ev

=12.75eV

value of n=4



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