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When an electromagnetic radiation of wavelength 310 nm falls on the surface of sodium metal, electrons are emitted with K.Emax = 1.5 eV. Determine the work function Wo of metal.

A
2.5 eV
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B
5.2 eV
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10.5 eV
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12.5 eV
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Solution

The correct option is A 2.5 eV
Using Einstein's Photoelectric Equation,
KEmax = EWo
Given :KEmax = 1.5 eVλ = 310 nm = 3100 oA
Again,
E(eV)=12400λ(A0)=124003100=4 eV
Hence from Einstein's Photoelectric equation,
Wo = (41.5) eV=2.5 eV



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