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Maximum velocity of photoelectrons when the frequency is a multiple of the threshold frequency

The same question, asked 2 times: 22 Apr 2025 S2*, 18 Apr 2026 S1. Every wording below, oldest first.

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  1. Question 1

    22 Apr 2025 S2

    18
    Photoelectric emission takes place from a certain metal at threshold frequency vv. If the radiation of frequency 4v4v is incident on the metal plate, the maximum velocity of the emitted photoelectrons will be ( m=m = mass of photoelectron, h=h = Planck's constant)

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  2. Question 2

    18 Apr 2026 S1

    145
    In case of photoelectric emission from certain metal, the cutoff frequency is ν\nu. If the radiation of frequency 3ν3\nu is incident on the metal plate, the maximum possible velocity of the emitted electrons will be (mm = mass of electron, hh = Planck's constant)

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