Photoelectric emission is observed from a metallic surface for frequencies $v_1$ and $v_2$ of the incident light $(v_1 > v_2)$. If the maximum values of kinetic energy of the photoelectrons emitted in the two cases are in the ratio $1: n$,then the threshold frequency of the metallic surface is

  • A
    $\frac{(v_1-v_2)}{(n-1)}$
  • B
    $\frac{(n v_1-v_2)}{(n-1)}$
  • C
    $\frac{(n v_2-v_1)}{(n-1)}$
  • D
    $\frac{(v_1-v_2)}{n}$

Explore More

Similar Questions

The photoelectric threshold wavelength for a metal surface is $6600 \, \mathring{A}$. The work function for this is:

$A$ photon incident on a metal of work function $2 \text{ eV}$ produces photoelectrons of maximum kinetic energy of $2 \text{ eV}$. The wavelength associated with the photon is: (in $\text{ Å}$)

The threshold wavelength for photoelectric emission from a metal surface is $5200 \ \mathring A$. Which of the following sources will cause photoelectric emission from this surface?

When a point source of light is at a distance of $50 \, cm$ from a photoelectric cell,the cut-off voltage is found to be $V_0$. If the same source is placed at a distance of $1 \, m$ from the cell,then the cut-off voltage will be

The stopping potential for electrons emitted from a photosensitive surface illuminated by light of wavelength $491\, nm$ is $0.710\, V$. When the incident wavelength is changed to a new value,the stopping potential is $1.43\, V$. The new wavelength is ....... $nm.$

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