Question

In the wave picture, how does absorption of energy by an electron take place over the radiation?

पर्याय

• Continuously over the entire wavefront of the radiation

• Instantaneously from the metal surface

• Only when the maximum kinetic energy increases

• Only after overcoming the work function

Answer 1

The wave picture treats absorption by an electron as continuous over the entire wavefront. This makes it difficult to account for the immediate emission of electrons.