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Two metals A and B have work functions 4 eV and 10 eV respectively. Which metal has a higher threshold wavelength?(a) Metal A(b) Metal B(c) Both(d) NeitherThis question was posed to me by my school teacher while I was bunking the class.My question is from Photoelectric Effect topic in chapter Dual Nature of Radiation and Matter of Physics – Class 12

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Right ANSWER is (a) Metal A

Best explanation: ACCORDING to the equation, W0 = hv0 = \(\frac {hc}{\lambda_0}\), the WORK FUNCTION is inversely proportional to the wavelength.

So metal A with lower work function has a HIGHER threshold wavelength.



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