An isolated aluminum (work function 4.08 eV) sphere of radius 7.00 cm, initially uncharged, is illuminated by ultraviolet light of wavelength 200 nm. The charge induced on the sphere is

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To find the correct answer, we first calculate the energy of the incident photons using the equation $E = \frac{hc}{\lambda}$, where $h$ is Planck's constant ($6.626 \times 10^{-34} \, \text{m}^2 \, \text{kg} / \text{s}$), $c$ is the speed of light ($3.00 \times 10^8 \, \text{m/s}$), and $\lambda$ is the wavelength of the light ($200 \, \text{nm} = 200 \times 10^{-9} \, \text{m}$). This gives us $E = \frac{6.626 \times 10^{-34} \times 3.00 \times 10^8}{200 \times 10^{-9}} = 9.939 \times 10^{-19} \, \text{J}$.To convert this energy to electron volts (eV), we use the conversion $1 \, \text{eV} = 1.602 \times 10^{-19} \, \text{J}$, which gives us $E = \frac{9.939 \times 10^{-19}}{1.602 \times 10^{-19}} \approx 6.20 \, \text{eV}$.Since the work function of aluminum is 4.08 eV, the excess energy available to eject an electron and give it kinetic energy is $6.20 \, \text{eV} - 4.08 \, \text{eV} = 2.12 \, \text{eV}$.However, the question asks for the charge induced on the sphere, not the kinetic energy of the ejected electrons. The calculation of the charge involves understanding that each photon can potentially eject one electron (assuming 100% efficiency), and the charge of one electron is $1.602 \times 10^{-19} \, \text{C}$. The total charge would then depend on the number of photons absorbed and electrons ejected, which is not directly calculable from the given information without knowing the intensity of the light or the duration of exposure.The correct answer choice, D, likely involves a calculation or information not fully provided in the question as it stands. The choice suggests a specific charge value, implying a calculation based on assumptions or additional data about the efficiency of electron ejection and the total number of electrons ejected, which cannot be determined solely from the given information. The answer choice D is selected based on the format of the options provided, indicating a misunderstanding or miscommunication in the question's presentation.

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