Easy MCQ +4 / -1 PYQ · JEE Mains 2023

Given below are two statements :

Statement I : Stopping potential in photoelectric effect does not depend on the power of the light source.

Statement II : For a given metal, the maximum kinetic energy of the photoelectron depends on the wavelength of the incident light.

In the light of above statements, choose the most appropriate answer from the options given below

  1. A Both Statement I and Statement II are incorrect
  2. B Statement I is correct but Statement II is incorrect
  3. C Both Statement I and Statement II are correct Correct answer
  4. D Statement I is incorrect but Statement II is correct

Solution

<b>Statement I</b> is correct as stopping potential is independent of power of light used.<br/><br/> <b>Statement II</b> is correct as maximum kinetic energy of photoelectron depends on wavelength of light.

About this question

Subject: Physics · Chapter: Dual Nature of Matter and Radiation · Topic: Photoelectric Effect

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