Which of the following effects is the phenomenon of emission of electrons from the surfaces of certain substances, mainly metals, when light of a shorter…
Which of the following effects is the phenomenon of emission of electrons from the surfaces of certain substances, mainly metals, when light of a shorter wavelength is incident upon them?
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Correct answer: (C) Photo-electric
Explanation
The photoelectric effect is the emission of electrons from a metal surface when light of short enough wavelength (high enough frequency) falls on it.