
In connection with photo-electricity, explain the terms 'stopping potential" and "threshold frequency". Mention characteristics of photo-electric phenomenon.

Important Questions on Photoelectric Emission and Production and Properties of X-Rays
Using Einstein's photoelectric equation show how the cutoff voltage and threshold frequency for a given photosensitive material can be determined with the help of a suitable plot.

Draw a graph showing the variation of stopping potential with frequency of incident radiation for two photosensitive materials having work functions and . Write two important conclusions that can be drawn from the study of these plots.

When a given photosensitive material is irradiated with light of frequency v, the maximum speed of the emitted photoelectrons equals . The square of i.e., is observed to vary with v, as per the graph shown in Fig.. Obtain expression for (i) Planck's constant,

When a given photosensitive material is irradiated with light of frequency v, the maximum speed of the emitted photoelectrons equals . The square of i.e., is observed to vary with v, as per the graph shown in Fig.. Obtain expression for work function of the given photosensitive material in terms of the parameters l, n and the mass m of the electron.



Fig. shows the variation of stopping potential with the frequency v of the incident radiation for two photosensitive metals and .
Which of the metals has a larger threshold wavelength? Give reasons.

Fig. shows the variation of stopping potential with the frequency v of the incident radiation for two photosensitive metals and .
Explain giving reasons, which metal gives out electrons, having larger kinetic energy, for the same wavelength of incident radiation
