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The maximum kinetic energy of photoelectrons emitted from a surface when photons of energy `6 eV` fall on it is `4 eV` . The stopping potential , in volt is

A

2

B

4

C

6

D

10

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The correct Answer is:
B
Stopping potential is the negative potential applied to stop the electrons having maximum kinetic energy. Therefore,
Stopping potential will be 4 V.
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