The work function of a photosensitive material is 4.0 \mathrm{eV}. The longest wavelength of light that can cause photon emission from the substance is (approximately) (1) 310 \mathrm{~nm} (2) 3100 \mathrm{~nm} (3) 966 \mathrm{~nm} (4) 31 \mathrm{~nm}
The work function of a photosensitive material is 4.0 \mathrm{eV}. The longest wavelength of light that can cause photon emission from the substance is (approximately) (1) 310 \mathrm{~nm} (2) 3100 \mathrm{~nm} (3) 966 \mathrm{~nm} (4) 31 \mathrm{~nm}

Answer (1)
Sol. As E=\frac{12400}{\lambda}(E is in \mathrm{eV} and \lambda is in \AA )
\begin{array}{l} \lambda=\frac{12400}{4} \\ =3100 \mathrm{~A} \\ \therefore \quad \lambda=310 \mathrm{~nm} \end{array}