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JEE Main 2012Dual Nature of Matter Question with Solution

JEE Main 2012 (26 May Online)

Question

Photoelectrons are ejected from a metal when light of frequency falls on it. Pick out the wrong statement from the following.

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Correct answer
CThe maximum energy of the photoelectrons is hu.

Step-by-step explanation

According to photo-electric equation : (Work function) Some sort of energy is used in ejecting the photoelectrons.

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