Question
Physics Question on Dual nature of radiation and matter
When the energy of the incident radiation is increased by 20%, the kinetic energy of the photoelectrons emitted from a metal surface increased from 0.5 eV to 0.8 eV. The work function of the metal is
A
1.0 eV
B
1.3 eV
C
1.5 eV
D
0.65 eV
Answer
1.0 eV
Explanation
Solution
The correct option (A): 1.0 eV