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Thereshold wavelength for sodium is ` 6 xx 10^(-7) m ` .
Then photoemission occurs for light of wavelength ` lambda ` if

A

` lambda gt 6 xx 10^(-7)` metre

B

`lambda lt 6 xx 10^(-7)`

C

`lambda = 5 xx 10^(14)` metre

D

`lambda = 6 xx 10^(-7)`

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To solve the problem, we need to determine the conditions under which photoemission occurs for sodium when the threshold wavelength is given as \( \lambda_0 = 6 \times 10^{-7} \, \text{m} \). ### Step-by-Step Solution: 1. **Understand the Threshold Wavelength**: The threshold wavelength (\( \lambda_0 \)) is the maximum wavelength of light that can cause photoemission. For sodium, this is given as \( 6 \times 10^{-7} \, \text{m} \). 2. **Photoelectric Effect Principle**: According to the photoelectric effect, photoemission occurs when the energy of the incoming photons is greater than or equal to the work function (\( W_0 \)) of the material. The energy of a photon can be expressed using the equation: \[ E = \frac{hc}{\lambda} \] where \( E \) is the energy of the photon, \( h \) is Planck's constant, \( c \) is the speed of light, and \( \lambda \) is the wavelength of the light. 3. **Condition for Photoemission**: For photoemission to occur, the energy of the incoming light must be greater than the work function: \[ E \geq W_0 \] This translates to: \[ \frac{hc}{\lambda} \geq \frac{hc}{\lambda_0} \] Rearranging gives: \[ \lambda \leq \lambda_0 \] 4. **Conclusion**: Therefore, for photoemission to occur, the wavelength \( \lambda \) of the incident light must be less than the threshold wavelength \( \lambda_0 \): \[ \lambda < 6 \times 10^{-7} \, \text{m} \] ### Final Answer: Photoemission occurs for light of wavelength \( \lambda \) if \( \lambda < 6 \times 10^{-7} \, \text{m} \). ---
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