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Two sources of light emit with a power of 200 W. The ratio of number of photons of visible light emitted by each source having wavelengths 300 nm and 500 nm respectively, will be:

Solution & Explanation

Related Formula

The power P of a light source emitting n photons per second of wavelength λ is given by:

P = n · (hc)/(λ)

where:

  • h is Planck's constant
  • c is the speed of light
Core Logic

Since both light sources emit with the same power (P = 200 W), we can relate the number of photons emitted per second for each wavelength:

n₁ (hc)/(λ₁) = n₂ (hc)/(λ₂)

Cancelling out the constant terms h and c, we get:

(n₁)/(λ₁) = (n₂)/(λ₂) (n₁)/(n₂) = (λ₁)/(λ₂)

Thus, the ratio of the number of photons emitted is directly proportional to their wavelengths.

Step 1: Substitute the Values

Given values:

  • λ₁ = 300 nm
  • λ₂ = 500 nm
  • Substituting these values into the ratio equation:

(n₁)/(n₂) = (300)/(500) = (3)/(5)

Thus, the ratio is 3:5.

Pattern Recognition

Shortcut: For equal power outputs, the photon emission rate n is directly proportional to the wavelength λ. Therefore, ratio of photons n₁ : n₂ = λ₁ : λ₂ = 300 : 500 = 3:5 directly.

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When a metal surface is illuminated by light of wavelength λ, the stopping potential is 8 V. When the same surface is illuminated by light of wavelength 3λ, stopping potential is 2 V. The threshold wavelength for this surface is:
  • A. 5λ
  • B. 3λ
  • C. 9λ
  • D. 4.5λ

Solution

Related Formula
(hc)/(λ) = φ + Kmax Kmax = eV₀ φ = (hc)/(λ₀)
Core Logic

Using Einstein's Photoelectric equation for the two cases:

Case 1 (Wavelength λ, Stopping Potential 8 V):

(hc)/(λ) = (hc)/(λ₀) + 8e (i)

Case 2 (Wavelength 3λ, Stopping Potential 2 V):

(hc)/(3λ) = (hc)/(λ₀) + 2e (ii)
Step 2: Solving the Equations

Multiply equation (ii) by 4 to eliminate e:

(4hc)/(3λ) = (4hc)/(λ₀) + 8e

Equating this to equation (i):

(hc)/(λ) - (hc)/(λ₀) = (4hc)/(3λ) - (4hc)/(λ₀)

Divide entirely by hc:

(1)/(λ) - (1)/(λ₀) = (4)/(3λ) - (4)/(λ₀) (4)/(λ₀) - (1)/(λ₀) = (4)/(3λ) - (1)/(λ) (3)/(λ₀) = (4 - 3)/(3λ) (3)/(λ₀) = (1)/(3λ) λ₀ = 9λ
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