Photoelectron Kinetic Energy Range and Work Function – Rankers Physics

Photoelectric Effects and deBroglie Equation: Practice Problem & Solution

Assertion (A): Photoelectrons have a range of kinetic energy. Reason (R): The work function varies as a function of depth from the surface.  
Both (A) & (R) are true and the (R) is the correct explanation of the (A)
Both (A) & (R) are true but the (R) is not the correct explanation of the (A)
(A) is true but (R) is false
Both (A) and (R) are false

Solution Explained:

To solve this problem, we apply the core principles of Photoelectric Effects and deBroglie Equation. Understanding the underlying formula is key to arriving at the correct answer below:

Photoelectrons exhibit a range of kinetic energies because electrons lose varying amounts of energy while escaping the material. The work function (\phi\) is a constant for a given surface and does not vary with depth. Thus, assertion (A) is true, but reason (R) is false.

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