Class 12th Physics 2017 Set1 Delhi Board Paper Solution

Question 14

How does one explain the emission of electrons from a photosensitive surface with the help of Einstein's photoelectric equation? 

Answer

According to Einstien’s photoelectric equation, we have

kmax  =  hf   − φ0

Where,

kmax  =  Maximum kinetic energy of the photoelectrons 

φ0     =  Work function and

hf      =  Energy of the incident photon

As, kmax ≥ 0

So, hf − φ0 ≥  0

or f  ≥ φ0 / h

Thus, photoemission occurs, when frequency is greater than threshold frequency, f0 = φ0 / h .

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