Emission of electron from the surface of

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Target Exam

CUET

Subject

Physics

Chapter

Dual Nature of Radiation and Matter

Question:

Emission of electron from the surface of metal when radiation of appropriate frequency is allowed to incident on it is called:

Options:

Nuclear fission

Compton effect

Photoelectric effect

Thermonic radiations

Correct Answer:

Photoelectric effect

Explanation:

The correct answer is Option (3) → Photoelectric effect

The emission of electrons from the surface of a metal when radiation of appropriate frequency is incident on it is called the photoelectric effect.