Statement $-1$: When ultraviolet light is incident on a photocell, its stopping potential is $V_0$ and the maximum kinetic energy of the photoelectrons is $K_{max}$. When the ultraviolet light is replaced by $X$-rays, both $V_0$ and $K_{max}$ increase.
Statement $-2$: Photoelectrons are emitted with speeds ranging from zero to a maximum value because of the range of frequencies present in the incident light.

  • A
    Statement $-1$ is true, Statement $-2$ is false.
  • B
    Statement $-1$ is true, Statement $-2$ is true; Statement $-2$ is the correct explanation of Statement $-1$.
  • C
    Statement $-1$ is true, Statement $-2$ is true; Statement $-2$ is not the correct explanation of Statement $-1$.
  • D
    Statement $-1$ is false, Statement $-2$ is true.

Explore More

Similar Questions

Photoelectric emission is observed from a metallic surface for frequencies $v_1$ and $v_2$ of the incident light rays $(v_1 > v_2)$. If the maximum values of kinetic energy of the photoelectrons emitted in the two cases are in the ratio of $1:k$,then the threshold frequency of the metallic surface is

If the work function of a metal is $\phi$ and the frequency of the incident light is $v$,there is no emission of photoelectrons for:

$A$ zinc ball of radius $1 \,cm$ is charged to a potential of $-0.5 \,V$. The ball is illuminated by a monochromatic ultraviolet light with a wavelength of $290 \,nm$. The photoelectric threshold for zinc is $332 \,nm$. The potential of the ball after a prolonged exposure to the ultraviolet light is ............. $V$.

In the experiment of $P.E.E.$,the $KE_{max}$ of an electron is $K_0$. If the frequency is increased by a factor of $n_1$,then the $KE_{max}$ becomes $n_2K_0$. Find the work function.

Difficult
View Solution

When a photon of wavelength $3000 \ \mathring{A}$ is incident on a metal surface,the energy of the emitted electron is $0.5 \ eV$. If a photon of wavelength $2000 \ \mathring{A}$ is incident on the same metal surface,the energy of the emitted electron will be:

Difficult
View Solution

Vedclass Products

For Students

Vedclass Test Series

Mock tests in real JEE/NEET style with performance analysis. 5-day free trial.

Start Free Trial
For Teachers

Exam Paper Generator

Generate Set A/B/C/D exam papers from 7.5L+ questions in 2 minutes. 3 chapters free.

Try Free
For Institutes

Online Exam Module

Live online exams with unlimited students, 360° analytics & white-label branding.

See Demo