MCQ
A non-monochromatic light is used in an experiment on photoelectric effect. The stopping potential
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is related to the mean wavelength
is related to the longest wavelength
is related to the shortest wavelength
is not related to the wavelength
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Solution
is related to the shortest wavelength
For photoelectric effect to be observed, wavelength of the incident light `(λ)` should be less than the threshold wavelength `(λ_0)` of the metal .
Einstein's photoelectric equation :
`eV_0 = (hc)/(λ_0) - varphi`
Here, V0 = stopping potential
`λ_0` = threshold wavelength
h = Planck's constant
`varphi` = work-function of metal
It is clear from the above equation that stopping potential is related to the shortest wavelength (threshold wavelength).
Concept: Einstein’S Photoelectric Equation: Energy Quantum of Radiation
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