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Threshold frequency for a metal is 1015Hz. Light of λ=4000A falls on its surface. Which of the following statements is correct


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No photoelectric emission takes place

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Photo-electrons come out with zero speed

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Photo-electrons come out with 103 m/sec speed

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Photo-electrons come out with 105 m/sec speed

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Solution

The correct option is A

No photoelectric emission takes place


Frequency of light of wavelength (λ=4000 A) is v=cλ=3×1084000×1010=0.75×1015 which is less than the given threshold frequency. Hence no photoelectric emisssion takes place.


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