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When photons of energy hc/λ fall on a metal surface, photoelectrons are ejected from it. If the work function of the surface is hv0, then

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a

maximum kinetic energy of the photoelectron is equal to (hc/λ)

b

maximum kinetic energy of the electron is (hc/λ)hv0

c

minimum kinetic energy of the photoelectron is equal to hc/λ

d

minimum KE of the photoelectron is zero

answer is A, C.

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Detailed Solution

Using Einstein's photoelectric equation, hcλ=hν0+KmaxIf cλ=ν0, photoelectrons are ejected with zero kinetic energy.

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When photons of energy hc/λ fall on a metal surface, photoelectrons are ejected from it. If the work function of the surface is hv0, then