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In a photoelectric experiment, the collector plate is at 2.0V with respect to the emitter plate made of copper (ϕ=4.5eV). the emitter is illuminated by a source of monochromatic light of wavelength 200 nm.

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The minimum kinetic energy of the photo electrons reaching the collector is 0
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The maximum kinetic energy of the photo electrons reaching collector is 3.7 eV.
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If the polarity of the battery is reversed then answer to part A will be 0
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If the polarity of the battery is reversed then answer to part B will be 1.7 eV
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Solution

The correct option is B The maximum kinetic energy of the photo electrons reaching collector is 3.7 eV.

K=hcαϕ

=6.63×1034×3×108200×109×1.6×10194.5

=1.7eV

Min. energy with which electrons emitted=1.7eV

Max. KεKmin+eV0

=1.7+2

=3.7eV


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