JEE MainPhysicsDual Nature of RadiationMCQ+4 / −1
A metal surface is illuminated by a radiation of wavelength 4500 . The ejected photo-electron enters a constant magnetic field of 2 mT making an angle of 90 with the magnetic field. If it starts revolving in a circular path of radius 2 mm, the work function of the metal is approximately :
- A1.36 eV
- B1.69 eV
- C2.78 eV
- D2.23 eV
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Correct answer: A
- Use the magnetic field to find the electron speed
Since the electron enters the magnetic field perpendicular to it, it moves in a circle of radius .
For circular motion in a magnetic field: So,
Given:
Thus,
- Find the maximum kinetic energy of the photoelectron
Convert into eV:
- Find the energy of incident photon
Wavelength:
Photon energy: Using in eV form:
- Apply Einstein's photoelectric equation
So,
Therefore, the work function is approximately:
- Check options
- A: ✅
- B:
- C:
- D:
Hence, the correct option is A.
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