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When a certain metallic surface is illuminated with monochromatic light of wavelength  λ, the stopping potential for photo electric current is 6V0 .  When the same surface is illuminated with light of wavelength   2λ, the stopping potential is 2V0.  The threshold wavelength of this surface for photoelectric effect is 

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a

4λ/3

b

8λ

c

6λ

d

4λ

answer is C.

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Detailed Solution

Work function  (W)=hcλ0
 6eV0=hcλhcλ0
 2eV0=hc2λhcλ0
solving λo=4λ

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When a certain metallic surface is illuminated with monochromatic light of wavelength  λ, the stopping potential for photo electric current is 6V0 .  When the same surface is illuminated with light of wavelength   2λ, the stopping potential is 2V0.  The threshold wavelength of this surface for photoelectric effect is