An isolated metal body is illuminated with monochromatic light and is ...
By Einstein's Photoelectric equation
eV=hν−ϕ
where V=1V= cut off voltage
⟹ν= (eV+ϕ)/ h =4eV/h=4×1.6×10−19/6.63×10−34
⟹ν=9.6×1014Hz
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An isolated metal body is illuminated with monochromatic light and is ...
Understanding the Problem
The scenario involves an isolated metal body being illuminated by monochromatic light, resulting in a steady positive potential of 1.0 V. The work function (ϕ) of the metal is given as 3.0 eV.
Concept of Photoelectric Effect
- The photoelectric effect is the phenomenon where electrons are ejected from a metal surface when it absorbs light (photons) of sufficient energy.
- The energy of the incoming photons is given by the equation:
\[ E = h \cdot f \]
where \( E \) is the photon energy, \( h \) is Planck's constant (\( 4.1357 \times 10^{-15} \, \text{eV·s} \)), and \( f \) is the frequency of the light.
Calculating the Photon Energy
- For electrons to be emitted from the metal, the photon energy must exceed the work function of the metal:
\[ E = \phi + W \]
where \( W \) is the work done to move the emitted electron to the positive potential (1.0 V).
- Here, \( \phi = 3.0 \, \text{eV} \) and \( W = 1.0 \, \text{eV} \). Therefore:
\[ E = 3.0 \, \text{eV} + 1.0 \, \text{eV} = 4.0 \, \text{eV} \]
Conclusion
- The frequency of the incident light can thus be calculated using the energy equation:
\[ E = h \cdot f \]
- Since we have determined that the energy of the incident light is 4.0 eV, this confirms that the frequency of the light corresponds to a photon energy of 4.0 eV.
Thus, the frequency of the incident light is indeed 4.0 eV.