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Dual Nature of Radiation question

2006 · Shift 0 · Q97
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Dual Nature of Radiation question

2006 · Shift 0 · Q97

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The threshold frequency for a metallic surface corresponds to an energy of 6.2eV6.2eV6.2eV and the stopping potential for a radiation incident on this surface is 5V.5V.5V. The incident radiation lies in
  1. A
    ultra-violet region
  2. B
    infra-red region
  3. C
    visible region
  4. D
    xxx-ray region
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Correct answer: A

  1. Use Einstein’s photoelectric equation

    For photoelectric emission, hν=ϕ+Kmax⁡h\nu = \phi + K_{\max}hν=ϕ+Kmax​ where:

    • ϕ\phiϕ = work function of the metal
    • Kmax⁡=eVsK_{\max} = eV_sKmax​=eVs​ = maximum kinetic energy
  2. Given data

    • Threshold energy (work function): ϕ=6.2 eV\phi = 6.2\,\text{eV}ϕ=6.2eV
    • Stopping potential: Vs=5 VV_s = 5\,\text{V}Vs​=5V

    Hence, Kmax⁡=eVs=5 eVK_{\max} = eV_s = 5\,\text{eV}Kmax​=eVs​=5eV

  3. Find energy of incident radiation

    hν=ϕ+Kmax⁡=6.2+5=11.2 eVh\nu = \phi + K_{\max} = 6.2 + 5 = 11.2\,\text{eV}hν=ϕ+Kmax​=6.2+5=11.2eV

  4. Determine the spectral region

    Use E=hcλE = \frac{hc}{\lambda}E=λhc​ or in convenient form, λ(nm)=1240E(eV)\lambda(\text{nm}) = \frac{1240}{E(\text{eV})}λ(nm)=E(eV)1240​

    So, λ=124011.2≈110.7 nm\lambda = \frac{1240}{11.2} \approx 110.7\,\text{nm}λ=11.21240​≈110.7nm

  5. Identify region from wavelength

    A wavelength of about 111 nm111\,\text{nm}111nm lies in the ultra-violet region.

  6. Check options

    • A: ultra-violet region ✅ Correct
    • B: infra-red region ❌ Much longer wavelength, lower energy
    • C: visible region ❌ Visible light is about 400400400–700 nm700\,\text{nm}700nm
    • D: xxx-ray region ❌ xxx-rays have much shorter wavelength and much higher energy

Therefore, the correct option is A.

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