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Light of wavelength is incident on metals A and B of work functions and . Use , , . Select all correct statements.

  1. AThe stopping potential for B is about 0.40 V
  2. BThe ratio of stopping potentials, A : B, is 2 : 1
  3. CBoth metals emit photoelectrons
  4. DThe maximum kinetic energy of electrons from A is about 1.40 eV

Answer: A, C, D

Photon energy = hc/ = 3.404 eV, above both work functions, so both emit. (A) = 3.404 - 2.0 = 1.40 eV. (B) = 3.404 - 3.0 = 0.40 eV, so V0(B) = 0.40 V. Ratio of stopping potentials A:B = 1.40:0.40 = 3.5:1, not 2:1.
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