In an experiment, photons of energy 7.5 eV are incident on a metal surface. Electrons…

Physics · Class 12 · CBSEDual Nature of Radiation & Matter

In an experiment, photons of energy 7.5 eV are incident on a metal surface. Electrons emitted from the metal surface are stopped by an electrode at a potential of -4.5 V w.r.t. the metal. The work function of the metal is:

  1. 3.0 eV
  2. 4.5 eV
  3. 7.5 eV
  4. 12.0 eV

Answer

(A) 3.0 eV

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