University Physics with Modern Physics (14th Edition)
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Chapter 38, Problem 38.11E
(a)
To determine
The photoelectric threshold wavelength for copper surface.
(b)
To determine
The work function for the surface and compare the value with the one given in Table
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When ultraviolet light with a wavelength of 254 nm falls on a clean copper surface, the stopping potential necessary to stop emission of photoelectrons is 0.181 V. (a) What is the photoelectric threshold wavelength for this copper surface? (b) What is the work function for this surface, and how does your calculated value compare with that given in Table
The following data gives stopping potential Vo versus wavelength for photoelectrons produced from a metal surface. (Be sure to
include the correct units and use three significant figures.)
Table 1
Vo
(nm) (volts)
50
22.3
100
9.29
150
5,20
200
3.09
250
1.84
300
1.04
Use an analysis similar to that used in the inlab procedure to determine the work function (in ev) for this surface. (Use
1 ev = 1,602 x 10-19 J, e- 1.602 x 10-19 C, c = 2.998 x 10 m/s, and h= 6.626 x 10-34 )-s = 4.136 x 10"15 ev -s as
necessary.)
X ev
When ultraviolet light with a wavelength of 264 nmnm falls upon a clean metal surface, the stopping potential necessary to terminate the emission of photoelectrons is 0.178 VV .
A) What is the photoelectric threshold wavelength for this metal?
Express your answer in nanometers.
B) What is the work function for the metal?
Express your answer in electronvolts.
Chapter 38 Solutions
University Physics with Modern Physics (14th Edition)
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