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Q.

A photon of energy h v is absorbed by a free electron of a metal having work-function ϕ<hv. Choose th correct option(s).

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a

Either the electron does not come out or it comes out with a kinetic energy hvϕ

b

It may come out with a kinetic energy less than and equal to hvϕ

c

The electron is sure to come out with a kinetic energy hvϕ

d

Number of electrons coming out depends o magnitude of v

answer is D.

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Detailed Solution

When a photon's energy exceeds the work function (ϕ), the electron absorbs the extra energy as kinetic energy. Consequently, the highest kinetic energy is

KEmax=hvϕ. As a result, choice (D).

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