Photons of energy 6 eV are incident on a metal surface whose work function is 4 eV.

Photons Of Energy 6 Ev Are Incident On A Metal Physics QuestionPhotons Of Energy 6 Ev Are Incident On A Metal Physics Question

Photons of energy 6 eV are incident on a metal surface whose work function is 4 eV. The minimum kinetic energy of the emitted photo-electrons will be

Options

(a) 0 eV
(b) 1 eV
(c) 2 eV
(d) 10 eV

Correct Answer:

0 eV

Explanation:

Minimum kinetic energy is always zero, when the photon loses its energy by collision.

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