In a photoelectric effect experiment, ultraviolet light of wavelength 320 nm falls on the photocathode with work function of 2.1 eV. The stopping potential should be close to a)1.8 V b 1.6 V ) c)2.2 V d 2.4 V

In a photoelectric effect experiment, ultraviolet light of wavelength 320 nm falls on the photocathode with work function of 2.1 eV. The stopping potential should be close to a)1.8 V b 1.6 V ) c)2.2 V d 2.4 V

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Chapter6: Photons And Matter Waves

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In a photoelectric effect
experiment, ultraviolet
light of wavelength 320
nm falls on the
photocathode with work
function of 2.1 eV. The
stopping potential should
be close to
a)1.8 V
b 1.6 V
)
c)2.2 V
d 2.4 V

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