A photocell is illuminated by a monochromatic light source with intensity and frequency $
u$. If the intensity is doubled while keeping the frequency constant, which of the following statements is TRUE regarding the photocurrent and stopping potential?
The photocurrent doubles, and the stopping potential remains the same.
The photocurrent remains the same, and the stopping potential doubles.
Both the photocurrent and stopping potential double.
Both the photocurrent and stopping potential remain the same.
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The maximum velocity of the photoelectrons emitted from the surface is v when light of frequency n falls on a metal surface. If the incident frequency is increased to , the maximum velocity of the ejected photoelectrons will be
Less than
v
More than
Equal to
A 100 W light bulb is placed at the centre of a spherical chamber of radius 0.10m. Assume that 66% of the energy supplied to the bulb is converted into light and that the surface of chamber is perfectly absorbing. The pressure exerted by the light on the surface of the chamber is
Pa
Pa
Pa
None of these
A photocell is connected in series with a variable resistor and a sensitive ammeter. The cathode of the photocell is illuminated with monochromatic light of constant intensity. As the resistance of the variable resistor is increased, what happens to the photocurrent and the stopping potential?
The photocurrent decreases, and the stopping potential remains constant.
The photocurrent remains constant, and the stopping potential increases.
Both the photocurrent and the stopping potential decrease.
Both the photocurrent and the stopping potential remain constant.
Photo cell is a device to
Store photons
Measure light intensity
Convert photon energy into mechanical energy
Store electrical energy for replacing storage batteries
The work function of a metal is . Light of frequency is incident on the metal. If , which of the following is true?
Photoelectrons are emitted with maximum kinetic energy
Photoelectrons are emitted with zero kinetic energy
No photoelectrons are emitted
Photoelectrons are emitted with maximum kinetic energy
When a monochromatic point source of light is at a distance 0.2 m from a photoelectric cell, the saturation current and cut-off voltage are 12.0 mA and 0.5 V. If the same source is placed 0.4 m away from the photoelectric cell, then the saturation current and the stopping potential respectively are
4 mA and 1V
12 mA and 1V
3 mA and 1V
3 mA and 0.5 V
An -particle of mass kg and charge C is situated in a uniform electric field of The velocity of the particle at the end of m path when it starts from rest is
Which of the following best describes the principle behind the working of a photocell?
Photoelectric effect
Thermoelectric effect
Piezoelectric effect
Nuclear fission
Photons of energy strike a metal cathode. The maximum kinetic energy of the emitted photoelectrons is . If the incident photon energy is increased to , what will be the maximum kinetic energy of the emitted photoelectrons (in ) ?
2
3
4
5
Which of the following factors does not affect the stopping potential in a photocell experiment?
Frequency of incident light
Work function of the cathode material
Intensity of incident light
Nature of the cathode material