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A photon of energy 15 eV collides with H−atom. Due to this collision, H−atom gets ionized .The maximum kinetic energy of emitted electron is

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1.4 eV
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5 eV
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15 eV
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13.6 eV
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Solution

The correct option is A 1.4 eV
Energy of photon =15eV
The maximum energy required by hydrogen atom for ionisation =13.6eV
So, kinetic energy left in electron after ionisation =(1513.6)eV=1.4eV
[ Assuming photon loses its energy fully to the electron without any losses ]

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