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Question
If the maximum kinetic energy of emitted electrons in the photoelectric effect is 2eV, the stopping potential will be ______.
Options
0.5 V
1.0 V
1.5 V
2.0 V
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Solution
If the maximum kinetic energy of emitted electrons in the photoelectric effect is 2eV, the stopping potential will be 2.0 V.
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