The given graph represents the variation of the kinetic energy of photoelectrons emitted from a metal surface with the frequency of incident light. Which statements is correct about this graph?
The slope of the graph gives Planck's constant, h.
The work function of the metal can be determined by the y-intercept of the graph.
The maximum kinetic energy of photoelectrons is not dependent on the frequency of incident light
Both A and B
The given graph represents the variation of the kinetic energy of photoelectrons emitted from a metal surface with the frequency of incident light. The graph shows a direct proportionality between the frequency of incident light and the kinetic energy of photoelectrons.Therefore, statement C) is incorrect as the maximum kinetic energy of photoelectrons is dependent on the frequency of incident light.
statement A) is correct as the slope of the graph gives Planck's constant, h.
Therefore, statement B) is the correct as the work function of the metal can be determined by the y-intercept of the graph, which is equal to the minimum energy required to remove an electron from the surface of the metal, i.e., the work function.