The work function ( ) of some metals is listed below. The number of metals which will show photoelectric effect when light of 300 nm wavelength falls on the metal is
| Metal | Li | Na | K | Mg | Cu | Ag | Fe | Pt | W |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2.4 | 2.3 | 2.2 | 3.7 | 4.8 | 4.3 | 4.7 | 6.3 | 4.75 |
Answer: 4
Solution
Energy of incident photon:
Converting to eV:
Photoelectric effect occurs when .
Metals with eV: Li (2.4), Na (2.3), K (2.2), Mg (3.7)
Number of metals = 4
Converting to eV:
Photoelectric effect occurs when .
Metals with eV: Li (2.4), Na (2.3), K (2.2), Mg (3.7)
Number of metals = 4
JEE Advanced · 2011 · 10 Apr 2011 · Paper 1 · Integer answer