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Question
Which is an example of thermionic emission?
Options
Emission of electrons from a heated filament in vacuum tubes
Sharp metal tips in special electronic devices
Free electrons moving inside a metal
Photoelectric cells and light sensors
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Solution
A heated filament supplies thermal energy to electrons. Electrons that gain enough energy can escape from the filament.
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