Do all the electrons that absorb a photon come out as photoelectrons?

  • A
    Yes,all electrons that absorb a photon are emitted.
  • B
    No,only those electrons are emitted which absorb energy from incident photons,more than their binding energy.
  • C
    Only electrons on the surface are emitted.
  • D
    Only electrons in the interior are emitted.

Explore More

Similar Questions

$A$ photocell is illuminated by a small bright source placed $d \; m$ away. When the same source of light is placed $\frac{d}{2} \; m$ away,the number of electrons emitted by the photocathode would

The curves $(1)$,$(2)$,$(3)$,and $(4)$ show the variation between the applied potential difference $(V)$ and the photoelectric current $(i)$ at two different intensities of light $(I_1 > I_2)$. In which figure is the correct variation shown?

The distance between a light source and a photoelectric cell is $d$. If the distance is decreased to $\frac{d}{2}$, then:

For a given source,with an increase in intensity of incident radiation,the . . . . . .

$A$ monochromatic beam of light of wavelength $400\,nm$ is incident normally upon a photosensitive surface ($25\%$ reflects and the rest is absorbed). This produces a radiation pressure of $5 \times 10^{-7}\,N/m^2$ on the surface. If $0.1\%$ of the incident photons produce photoelectrons,the corresponding saturation current will be $\dots \mu A$. (Consider the area of the photosensitive surface $= 5\,cm^2$)

Difficult
View Solution

Vedclass Products

For Students

Vedclass Test Series

Mock tests in real JEE/NEET style with performance analysis. 5-day free trial.

Start Free Trial
For Teachers

Exam Paper Generator

Generate Set A/B/C/D exam papers from 7.5L+ questions in 2 minutes. 3 chapters free.

Try Free
For Institutes

Online Exam Module

Live online exams with unlimited students, 360° analytics & white-label branding.

See Demo