Two photons of energies twice and thrice the work function of a metal are incident on the metal surface. Then,the ratio of maximum velocities of the photoelectrons emitted in the two cases respectively,is

  • A
    $\sqrt{2}: 1$
  • B
    $\sqrt{3}: 3$
  • C
    $\sqrt{3}: \sqrt{2}$
  • D
    $1: \sqrt{2}$

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The threshold wavelength for photoelectric emission from a material is $5500\,\mathring A$. Photoelectrons will be emitted when this material is illuminated with monochromatic radiation from a:
$A.$ $75\,W$ infra-red lamp
$B.$ $10\,W$ infra-red lamp
$C.$ $75\,W$ ultra-violet lamp
$D.$ $10\,W$ ultra-violet lamp
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

$A$ mercury lamp is a convenient source for studying the frequency dependence of photoelectric emission,as it provides a number of spectral lines ranging from the $UV$ to the red end of the visible spectrum. In our experiment with a rubidium photocell,the following lines from a mercury source were used:
$\lambda_1 = 3650 \,\mathring{A}, \lambda_2 = 4047 \,\mathring{A}, \lambda_3 = 4358 \,\mathring{A}, \lambda_4 = 5461 \,\mathring{A}, \lambda_5 = 6907 \,\mathring{A}$
The stopping voltages,respectively,were measured to be:
$V_{01} = 1.28 \,V, V_{02} = 0.95 \,V, V_{03} = 0.74 \,V, V_{04} = 0.16 \,V, V_{05} = 0 \,V$
Determine the value of Planck's constant $h$,the threshold frequency,and the work function for the material.

Match the temperature of a black body given in List-$I$ with an appropriate statement in List-$II$, and choose the correct option.
[Given: Wien's constant as $2.9 \times 10^{-3} \, m-K$ and $\frac{hc}{e}=1.24 \times 10^{-6} \, V-m$ ]
List-$I$ List-$II$
$(P)$ $2000 \, K$ $(1)$ The radiation at peak wavelength can lead to emission of photoelectrons from a metal of work function $4 \, eV$
$(Q)$ $3000 \, K$ $(2)$ The radiation at peak wavelength is visible to human eye.
$(R)$ $5000 \, K$ $(3)$ The radiation at peak emission wavelength will result in the widest central maximum of a single slit diffraction.
$(S)$ $10000 \, K$ $(4)$ The power emitted per unit area is $1/16$ of that emitted by a blackbody at temperature $6000 \, K$.
$(5)$ The radiation at peak emission wavelength can be used to image human bones.

Assertion : In the process of photoelectric emission, all emitted electrons do not have the same kinetic energy.
Reason : If radiation falling on the photosensitive surface of a metal consists of different wavelengths, then the energy acquired by electrons absorbing photons of different wavelengths shall be different.

The photoelectric work function for a metal is $2.4 \ eV$. Among the four wavelengths,the wavelength of light for which photoemission does not take place is: (in $nm$)

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