Physics
JAMB 1994
If light with photon energy 2eV is incident suitably on the surface of a metal with work function 3eV, then
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A.
no electron will be emitted
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B.
the few electrons emitted will have a maximum kinetic energy of 1eV
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C.
the few electrons emitted will have a maximum kinetic energy of 3eV
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D.
many electrons will be emitted
Correct Answer: Option A
Explanation
An electron can only be emitted if photon energy is equal or greater than work function of the plate
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