When radiations of wavelength $\lambda$ are incident on a metallic surface,the stopping potential required is $4.8 \ V$. If the same surface is illuminated with radiations of double the wavelength,the required stopping potential becomes $1.6 \ V$. The value of the threshold wavelength for the surface is:

  • A
    $2 \lambda$
  • B
    $4 \lambda$
  • C
    $6 \lambda$
  • D
    $8 \lambda$

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From the figure describing the photoelectric effect,we may infer correctly that:

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The wavelength of light in the visible region is about $390\; nm$ for violet colour,about $550\; nm$ (average wavelength) for yellow-green colour and about $760\; nm$ for red colour.
$(a)$ What are the energies of photons in $(eV)$ at the $(i)$ violet end,$(ii)$ average wavelength (yellow-green colour),and $(iii)$ red end of the visible spectrum? (Take $h=6.63 \times 10^{-34} \;J s$ and $1 \;eV = 1.6 \times 10^{-19} \;J$)
$(b)$ From which of the photosensitive materials with work functions listed in the table,and using the results of $(i), (ii)$ and $(iii)$ of $(a)$,can you build a photoelectric device that operates with visible light?
MetalWork function $\phi_{0} (eV)$MetalWork function $\phi_{0} (eV)$
$Cs$$2.14$$Al$$4.28$
$K$$2.30$$Hg$$4.49$
$Na$$2.75$$Cu$$4.65$
$Ca$$3.20$$Ag$$4.70$
$Mo$$4.17$$N$$5.15$
$Pb$$4.25$$Pt$$5.65$

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