CBSE Class 12 Physics 2020 Delhi Set 2 Paper

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In case of photoelectric effect experiment, explain the following facts, giving reasons.
(a) The wave theory of light could not explain the existence of the threshold frequency.
(b) The photo electric current increases with increase in the intensity of incident light.
Solution:  
(a) Since energy of the wave is dependent on the square of its amplitude, the classical wave theory predicts that if sufficiently intense light is incident, the electrons would absorb that energy to escape. There should not be any threshold frequency for the emission of electrons from metal's surface due to incident light.
(b) According to classical wave theory, if intensity of light increases, the kinetic energy of an ejected electron will increase. This is because the greater the intensity of light, the larger the energy of the light wave striking the metal surface, so electrons are ejected with greater kinetic energy. However, it cannot explain the increase of number of ejected electrons i.e. the increase of photoelectric current. , with the increase in intensity of incident light.
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