Physics

Physics

Problem

Two lamps, each of power 20 mW20\,\text{mW}, emit monochromatic light. Lamp A has wavelength 500 nm500\,\text{nm} while Lamp B has wavelength 400 nm400\,\text{nm}. When either lamp illuminates the same photo-cathode (quantum efficiency = 100 %), which statement about the saturation photocurrent is correct? a) Lamp B produces a larger saturation current than Lamp A. b) Both lamps give the same saturation current. c) Lamp A produces a larger saturation current than Lamp B. d) Saturation current cannot be predicted without the work function.

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