Assuming photoemission to take place, the factor by which the maximum velocity of the emitted photoelectrons changes when the wavelength of the incident radiation is increased four times, is
(1) 4
(2)
(3) 2
(4)
If the work function of a metal is and the frequency of the incident light is '', there is no emission of photoelectron if
(1)
(2)
(3)
(4)
Light of wavelength strikes a photo-sensitive surface and electrons are ejected with kinetic energy E. If the kinetic energy is to be increased to 2E, the wavelength must be changed to where
(1)
(2)
(3)
(4)
1. | The stopping potential will decrease. |
2. | The stopping potential will increase. |
3. | The kinetic energy of emitted electrons will decrease. |
4. | The value of the work function will decrease. |
The photoelectric work function for a metal surface is 4.125 eV. The cut-off wavelength for this surface is
(1) 4125 Å
(2) 2062.5 Å
(3) 3000 Å
(4) 6000 Å
As the intensity of incident light increases,
1. | photoelectric current increases. |
2. | photoelectric current decreases. |
3. | kinetic energy of emitted photoelectrons increases. |
4. | kinetic energy of emitted photoelectrons decreases. |
Which of the following is dependent on the intensity of incident radiation in a photoelectric experiment
(1) Work function of the surface
(2) Amount of photoelectric current
(3) Stopping potential
(4) Maximum kinetic energy of photoelectrons
The work function of a substance is 4.0 eV. The longest wavelength of light that can cause photoelectron emission from this substance is approximately
(1) 540 nm
(2) 400 nm
(3) 310 nm
(4) 220 nm
The maximum kinetic energy of photoelectrons emitted from a surface when photons of energy 6 eV fall on it is 4 eV. The stopping potential in volts is
(1) 2
(2) 4
(3) 6
(4) 10
Work function of a metal is 2.1 eV. Which of the waves of the following wavelengths will be able to emit photoelectrons from its surface ?
(1) 4000 Å, 7500 Å
(2) 5500 Å, 6000 Å
(3) 4000 Å, 6000 Å
(4) None of these