The potential difference that must be applied to stop the fastest photoelectrons emitted by a nickel surface, having work function 5.01 eV, when ultraviolet light of 200 nm falls on it, must be:
2.4 V
-1.2 V
-2.4 V
1.2 V
As we discussed in concept
Conservation of energy -
- wherein
Stopping Potential /Cut-off Potential -
It is defined as the potential necessary to stop any electron from reaching the other side.
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Option 1)
2.4 V
This option is incorrect.
Option 2)
-1.2 V
This option is incorrect.
Option 3)
-2.4 V
This option is incorrect.
Option 4)
1.2 V
This option is correct.