JEE MainPhysicsDual Nature of RadiationMCQ+4 / −1
The magnetic field associated with a light wave is given, at the origin, by B = B0 [sin(3.14 107)ct + sin(6.28 107)ct]. If this light falls on a silver plate having a work function of 4.7 eV, what will be the maximum kinetic energy of the photo electrons ? (Take c = 3 108 ms 1, h = 6.6 10 34J-s)
- A6.82 eV
- B12.5 eV
- C8.52 eV
- D7.72 eV
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Correct answer: D
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Identify the frequencies present in the light wave
The magnetic field is
Comparing with the standard form the angular frequencies are
Given we get
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Find the corresponding frequencies
Using
for the first component,
for the second component,
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Photoelectric effect depends on the highest frequency
Since the light contains two frequencies, the maximum kinetic energy of emitted photoelectrons will be due to the photon with larger frequency:
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Calculate the maximum photon energy
Convert to eV using so
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Apply Einstein’s photoelectric equation
where the work function of silver is
Therefore,
This is closest to
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Check options
- A: ❌
- B: ❌ (this is approximately photon energy, not kinetic energy)
- C: ❌
- D: ✅
Hence the correct option is D.
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