Physics: Principles with Applications
Physics: Principles with Applications
6th Edition
ISBN: 9780130606204
Author: Douglas C. Giancoli
Publisher: Prentice Hall
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Chapter 27, Problem 80GP
To determine

The shortest wavelength.

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Answer to Problem 80GP

The shortest wavelength is 0.88nm .

Explanation of Solution

Given info:

Work function is 2.2eV and wavelength of light is 300nm= 300×10-9m .

Formula used:

The maximum kinetic energy of the photoelectrons:

  KEmax=hcλ-W0

Where,

  KEmax is maximum kinetic energy.

  λ is wavelength.

  h is Planck’s constant, 6.63×1034Js

  c is speed of light, 3×108 m/s 

  W0 is work function

Where wavelength λ and h plank constant, c speed of light , E energy of different transition states.

Calculation:

Substituting the given values in the formula KEmax=hcλ-W0

  KEmax=(6.63×10-34Js)(3.00×108m/s)300×10-9m-(2.2eV)(1.60×10-19J/eV)

  KEmax=3.11×10-19J

It is known that p=mv and KE=12mv2,p=2m(KE) .

So,

  λmin=h2m(KEmax)=6.63×10-34Js2(9.11×10-31kg)(3.11×10-19J)=8.8×10-10m = 0.88nm

Conclusion:

The required wavelength is 0.88nm .

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