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Assertion: If the maximum kinetic energy of electrons emitted by a photocell is 5 eV, then the stopping potential is 5 V.

Reason: Stopping potential for the fastest photoelectrons is numerically equal to their kinetic energy.

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Important Questions on Electrons and Photons

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The electrons are emitted in the photoelectric effect from a metal surface _____.
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For photoelectric effect, the stopping potential depends on
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When yellow light is incident on a surface, no electrons are emitted while green light can emit. If the red light is incident on the surface, then  
 
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The work function of metals is in the range of 2 eV to 5 eV. Find which of the following wavelength of light cannot be used for the photoelectric effect. (Consider, Planck constant=4×10-15eVs,   velocity of light =3×108m s-1  

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An electron is accelerated through a potential difference of 1000 V. Its velocity is nearly
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When potential difference of 9 V is applied between the two plates, electron accelerate between the plates with velocity 
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The maximum kinetic energy of photoelectrons emitted from a surface when photons of energy 6eV fall on it is 4eV. The stopping potential in volts is  
 
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The figure shows a plot of photo current versus anode potential for a photo sensitive surface for three different radiations. Which one of the following is a correct statement?                                                                                                                                                                                             Question Image