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The work function of a metal is X eV. When light of energy 2X eV is made to be incident on it then the maximum kinetic energy of emitted photoelectron will be:

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2 eV

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2X eV

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X eV

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3X eV

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Solution

The correct option is C X eV
Maximum kinetic energy $=$ Energy incident - Work function
$= 2 X e V - X e V$
$= X e V .$

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