JEE Main 2019ChemistryStructure Of AtomPhotoelectric EffectmediumMCQ

JEE Main 2019Structure Of Atom Question with Solution

From: JEE Main 2019 (Online) 12th January Morning Slot

Question

What is the work function of the metal if the light of wavelength 4000 generates photoelectrons of velocity 6 105 ms–1 from it ?
(Mass of electron = 9 10–31 kg;
Velocity of light = 3 108 ms1
Plank's constant = 6.626 10–34 Js;
Charge of electron = 1.6 10–19 JeV–1)

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Correct answer
C2.1 eV

Step-by-step explanation

E = + K.E

h = +

=

=

= 3.35 10-19 J

= eV

= 2.0934 eV 2.1 eV

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