Q. The graph between frequency of incident radiations and stopping potential for a given photosensitive material is as follows.
Question
What information can be obtained from the value of the intercept on the potential axis?

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Solution:

Graph between frequency of incident radiation and stopping potential for a given photosensitive surface is shown below:
Solution
Intercept on the potential axis $= - \frac{W_{0}}{e}$
$∴$ Work function, $W_{0} = e \times $ Magnitude of intercept on the potential axis.