Answer: a) 274.34 nm; b) 1.74 eV c) 1.74 V
Explanation: In order to solve this problem we have to consider the energy balance for the photoelectric effect on tungsten:
h*ν = Ek+W ; where h is the Planck constant, ek the kinetic energy of electrons and W the work funcion of the metal catode.
In order to calculate the cutoff wavelength we have to consider that Ek=0
in this case h*ν=W
(h*c)/λ=4.52 eV
λ= (h*c)/4.52 eV
λ= (1240 eV*nm)/(4.52 eV)=274.34 nm
From this h*ν = Ek+W; we can calculate the kinetic energy for a radiation wavelength of 198 nm
then we have
(h*c)/(λ)-W= Ek
Ek=(1240 eV*nm)/(198 nm)-4.52 eV=1.74 eV
Finally, if we want to stop these electrons we have to applied a stop potental equal to 1.74 V . At this potential the photo-current drop to zero. This potential is lower to the catode, so this acts to slow down the ejected electrons from the catode.
