JEE MAIN - Physics (2004 - No. 5)

According to Einstein's photoelectric equation, the plot of the kinetic energy of the emitted photo electrons from a metal $$Vs$$ the frequency, of the incident radiation gives as straight the whose slope
depends both on the intensity of the radiation and the metal used
depends on the intensity of the radiation
depends on the nature of the metal used
is the same for the all metals and independent of the intensity of the radiation

Explanation

Einstein's photoelectric equation is given by

$$K_{\max} = h\nu - \phi,$$

where $K_{\max}$ is the maximum kinetic energy of the emitted photoelectrons, $h$ is Planck's constant, $\nu$ is the frequency of the incident radiation, and $\phi$ is the work function of the metal (the minimum energy needed to eject an electron).

If you plot $K_{\max}$ against $\nu$, you will get a straight line with slope $h$ (Planck's constant) and y-intercept $-\phi$ (the negative of the work function). The slope of the line (which is $h$) does not depend on the intensity of the radiation or the type of metal used. Instead, it is a universal constant.

Therefore, the correct answer is:

Option D: The slope is the same for all metals and independent of the intensity of the radiation.

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