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Question: The work function of a metal is 4.0 eV. If the metal is irradiated with radiation of wavelength 200 ...

The work function of a metal is 4.0 eV. If the metal is irradiated with radiation of wavelength 200 nm, then the maximum kinetic energy of the photoelectrons would be about

A

6.4 × 10–19 J

B

3.5 × 10–19 J

C

1.0 × 10–18 J

D

2.0 × 10–19 J

Answer

3.5 × 10–19 J

Explanation

Solution

w0 = 4eV = 6.4 × 10–19 J,

l = 200 nm = 2 × 10–7 m

KE = hc (1λ1λ0)\left( \frac{1}{\lambda} - \frac{1}{\lambda_{0}} \right)

= hcλ\frac{hc}{\lambda} – w0