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The stopping potential for electrons emitted from a surface illuminated by light of wavelength 491 nm is 0.710V. When the incident wavelength is changed to a new value, the stopping potential is 1.43 V. (a) What is this new wavelength (b) What is the work function for the surface?

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1. 382 nm.

2. 1. 82 eV.

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01

Identification of the given data

The given data is listed below as-

The first wavelength of light is λ1

The second wavelength of light is λ2

The maximum kinetic energy of electrons ejected by light with the first wavelength is, Km1=0.710V

The maximum kinetic energy of electrons ejected by light with the second wavelength is,Km2=1.43V

02

Significance of the kinetic energy of a particle

The photoelectric equation which is used to find the wavelength is given by-

hcλ=ϕ+Km

Here, the work function depends on material and condition of the surface and not on the wavelength of incident light.

03

To determine value of new wavelength

(a)

The photoelectric equation is given by-

hcλ=ϕ+Km

Therefore, for first wavelength

hcλ1=ϕ+Km1 ....(1)

Similarly, for the second wavelength

hcλ2=ϕ+Km2 ....(2)

From equation (1)

ϕ1=hcλ1-Km1

Substitute the above value ofϕin equation (2)

hcλ2=hcλ1-Km1+Km2

Now, the solution forλ2is.

Thus, the new value of wavelength is 382 nm.

04

To determine the work function for the surface(b)

From the first equation ϕis given by-

ϕ1=hcλ1-Km1

Thus, the work function for the surface is 1.82 eV.

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