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Question: The threshold wavelength for photoelectric emission from a material is 5200 Å. Photo-electrons will ...

The threshold wavelength for photoelectric emission from a material is 5200 Å. Photo-electrons will be emitted when this material is illuminated with monochromatic radiation from a -

A

50 watt infrared lamp

B

1 watt infrared lamp

C

50 watt ultraviolet

D

Both (2) and (3)

Answer

50 watt ultraviolet

Explanation

Solution

l0 = 5200 Å [visible range]

l £ l0 [for photo electron emission]

l £ visible range