A photon of energy 15eV collides with H−atom. Due to this collision, H−atom gets ionized .The maximum kinetic energy of emitted electron is
A
1.4eV
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B
5eV
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C
15eV
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D
13.6eV
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Solution
The correct option is A1.4eV Energy of photon =15eV The maximum energy required by hydrogen atom for ionisation =13.6eV So, kinetic energy left in electron after ionisation =(15−13.6)eV=1.4eV [ Assuming photon loses its energy fully to the electron without any losses ]