When a certain metallic surface is illuminated with monochromatic light of wavelength $\lambda$,the stopping potential for photoelectric current is $3V_0$. When the same surface is illuminated with light of wavelength $2\lambda$,the stopping potential is $V_0$. The threshold wavelength for this surface for the photoelectric effect is:

  • A
    $6\lambda$
  • B
    $4\lambda/3$
  • C
    $4\lambda$
  • D
    $8\lambda$

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In the photoelectric effect,the stopping potential $(V_0)$ versus frequency $(\nu)$ curve is plotted. ($h$ is Planck's constant and $\phi_0$ is the work function of the metal)
$(A)$ $V_0$ versus $\nu$ is linear.
$(B)$ The slope of the $V_0$ versus $\nu$ curve $= \frac{\phi_0}{h}$.
$(C)$ Planck's constant $h$ is related to the slope of the $V_0$ versus $\nu$ line.
$(D)$ The value of the electric charge of an electron is not required to determine $h$ using the $V_0$ versus $\nu$ curve.
$(E)$ The work function can be estimated without knowing the value of $h$.
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

When a metallic surface is illuminated with monochromatic light of wavelength $\lambda$,the stopping potential is $5V_0$. When the same surface is illuminated with light of wavelength $3\lambda$,the stopping potential is $V_0$. Then the work function of the metallic surface is:

$A$ photosensitive metallic surface is illuminated alternately with lights of wavelength $3100 \mathring A$ and $6200 \mathring A$. It is observed that the maximum speeds of the photoelectrons in the two cases are in the ratio $2:1$. The work function of the metal is $(hc = 12400 \, eV \mathring A)$.

$A$ photon of energy $E$ ejects photoelectrons from a metal surface whose work function is $W_0$. If this electron enters into a uniform magnetic field with induction $B$ in a direction perpendicular to the field and describes a circular path of radius $r$,then the radius is given by

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