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The threshold frequency for a certain metal for photoelectric effect is `1.7x10^(15)Hz`. When light of frequency `2.2xx10^(15)Hz` is incident on the metal surface, the kinetic energy of the emitted photoelectrons is `3.3xx10^(-19)J`. What is the value of the Planck's constant ?

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`3.3xx10^(-34)` J-s

B

`6.6xx10^(-34)` J-s

C

`8.6xx10^(-34)` J-s

D

`4xx10^(-35)` J-s

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To find the value of Planck's constant \( h \), we will use the photoelectric effect equation derived from Einstein's theory: \[ KE = h \nu - h \nu_0 \] Where: - \( KE \) is the kinetic energy of the emitted photoelectrons. - \( \nu \) is the frequency of the incident light. - \( \nu_0 \) is the threshold frequency of the metal. ### Step 1: Identify the given values - Threshold frequency \( \nu_0 = 1.7 \times 10^{15} \, \text{Hz} \) - Frequency of incident light \( \nu = 2.2 \times 10^{15} \, \text{Hz} \) - Kinetic energy \( KE = 3.3 \times 10^{-19} \, \text{J} \) ### Step 2: Calculate the difference in frequency Calculate \( \nu - \nu_0 \): \[ \nu - \nu_0 = 2.2 \times 10^{15} \, \text{Hz} - 1.7 \times 10^{15} \, \text{Hz} = 0.5 \times 10^{15} \, \text{Hz} = 5.0 \times 10^{14} \, \text{Hz} \] ### Step 3: Substitute into the photoelectric equation Rearranging the photoelectric equation gives us: \[ h = \frac{KE + h \nu_0}{\nu} \] Since we need to find \( h \), we can express it as: \[ h = \frac{KE}{\nu - \nu_0} \] ### Step 4: Substitute the known values Now substitute the values of \( KE \) and \( \nu - \nu_0 \): \[ h = \frac{3.3 \times 10^{-19} \, \text{J}}{5.0 \times 10^{14} \, \text{Hz}} \] ### Step 5: Calculate \( h \) Perform the calculation: \[ h = \frac{3.3 \times 10^{-19}}{5.0 \times 10^{14}} = 6.6 \times 10^{-34} \, \text{J s} \] ### Final Answer Thus, the value of Planck's constant \( h \) is: \[ h \approx 6.6 \times 10^{-34} \, \text{J s} \]

To find the value of Planck's constant \( h \), we will use the photoelectric effect equation derived from Einstein's theory: \[ KE = h \nu - h \nu_0 \] Where: - \( KE \) is the kinetic energy of the emitted photoelectrons. ...
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