The light rays having photons of energy 1.8 eV are falling on metal surface having a work function 1.2 eV. What is the stopping potential to be applied in order to stop the emitting electrons?
A
3V
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B
1.2V
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C
0.6V
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D
1.4V
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Solution
The correct option is B 0.6V Energy required to stop the emitting electrons is equal to the difference of the metal work function and the energy of the photons. eVS=hf−hfo eVS=1.8−1.2=0.6V So, the answer is option (C).