Which one of the following graph represents the variation of maximum kinetic energy (Ek) of the emitted electrons with frequency v in photoelectric effect correctly?
D.
According to photoelectric equation
Ek = hv - hvo ....... (i)
If the energy of photon ( hv ) is less than the work function ( hvo ) of metallic surface, then
electrons will never be ejected from surface regardless of intensity of incident light.
Also from equation (i) when v = vo , Ek = 0
∴ Graph (d) represents variation of Ek with v.