The maximum kinetic energy of photoelectrons emitted from a surface when photons of energy 6 eV fall on it is 4 eV. the stopping potential in volts is
A
2
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B
4
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C
6
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D
10
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Solution
The correct option is B 4 Stopping potential is the negative potential applied to stop the electrons having maximum kinetic energy. Therefore, stopping potential will be 4 V.