If the frequency of light in a photoelectric experiment is doubled, the stopping potential will

The magnitude of stopping potential is given by



The frequency of light is given by




The work function of metal is given by



Where,=Planck’s constant; =Wavelength of light; =Threshold wavelength; =Threshold frequency; =Velocity of light and =charge on electron


Put equation (2) and equation (3) in equation (1), we get




Now, if the frequency of light is doubled, the stopping potential will be



To compare equation (4) and (5), we need to multiply 2 in equation (4) on both sides, we get



Now, comparing equation (5) and equation (6),





Therefore, the stopping potential becomes more than double when the frequency of light is doubled.

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