In the arrangement shown in figure y = 1.0 mm, d = 0.24 mm and D = 1.2 m. The work function of the material of the emitter is 2.2 eV. Find the stopping potential V needed to stop the photocurrent.


Given, y=1mm

Fringe width y=2× 1 =2mm


d=0.24mm


D =1.2m


Work function Ф =2.2eV


We know that fringe width



Putting the values in above equation we get,




We also know that


[h=]



From Einstein’s photoelectric equation,


Stopping potential




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