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What must fall on a metal surface for photoelectric emission to occur?

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Question

What must fall on a metal surface for photoelectric emission to occur?

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  • Positive ions from inside the metal

  • A very strong electric field

  • Thermal energy from a heated filament

  • Light of suitable frequency

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Solution

Photoelectric emission may occur when light of suitable frequency falls on a metal surface. The light enables electrons to be emitted.

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