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Define photoelectric effect. 

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

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Chapter 14: Dual Nature Of Radiation And Matter - Very Short Answer

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SCERT Maharashtra Physics [English] Standard 12 Maharashtra State Board
Chapter 14 Dual Nature Of Radiation And Matter
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