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Physics Question on Photoelectric Effect

frequency of irradiation

Based on given graph between stopping potential and frequency of irradiation, work function of metal is equal to

A

1 eV

B

3 eV

C

2 eV

D

4 eV

Answer

2 eV

Explanation

Solution

The correct answer is option (C) : 2 eV

eV5=hvϕeV_5=h_v-\phi

On extrapolating the graph , the graph cuts the yaxis at -2

\Rightarrow at v=0,vs=-2v

ϕ=2eV\Rightarrow \phi = 2\,eV