Q.

In a sample of excited hydrogen atoms electrons make transition from n = 2 to n = 1. Emitted photons strike on a metal of work function (ϕ) 4.2 eV. Calculate the wavelength (in A°) associated with ejected electrons having maximum kinetic energy.

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answer is 5.

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Detailed Solution

n2n1, E=hcv-   =hcR 1n121n22
= hcR(3/4)


K.E. = hcR(3/4) – 4.2 eV

= 6 ev

λ=150K.E


On solving λ = 5A0

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