A monochromatic light of intensity 8 mW emits 5×1015 photons per second. The light ejects photoelectrons from a metal surface. The stopping potential for this set up is 3V. What is the work function of the metal?
A
3 eV
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B
7 eV
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C
10 eV
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D
5 eV
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Solution
The correct option is B 7 eV hcλ=10eV eV0=hcλ−ϕ ϕ=hcλ−eV0 =10-3 =7 eV