A metal surface of work function 1.07 eV is irradiated with light of wavelength 332 nm. The retarding potential required to stop the escape of photoelectrons is
A
4.81 eV
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B
3.74 eV
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C
2.66 eV
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D
1.07 eV
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Solution
The correct option is C2.66 eV Energy of incident light E(eV)=12375λ=123753320=3.72eV (332 nm = 3320 Å)
According to the relation E=W0+eV0 ⇒V0=(E−W0)e=3.72eV−1.07eVe=2.65Volt.