Question:
When the wavelength of radiation falling on a metal is changed from $500 \mathrm{~nm}$ to $200 \mathrm{~nm}$, the maximum kinetic energy of the photoelectrons becomes three times larger. The work function of the metal is close to :
Correct Option: 1
Solution:
$\frac{3}{1}=\frac{\frac{h c}{200 \mathrm{~nm}}-\phi}{\frac{h c}{500 \mathrm{~nm}}-\phi}, h c=1240 \mathrm{eV}-\mathrm{nm}$
On solving $\phi=0.61 \mathrm{eV}$