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TS EAMCET · Chemistry · Structure of Atom

Which of the following results is not true about photoelectric effect?

  1. A The electrons are ejected from the metal surface as soon as the beam of light strikes to the surface
  2. B The number of electrons ejected is proportional to the intensity or brightness of light.
  3. C There is a time lag between the striking of light beam and the ejection of electrons from the metal surface.
  4. D For each metal, there is a characteristic minimum frequency below which photoelectric is not observed.
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(C) There is a time lag between the striking of light beam and the ejection of electrons from the metal surface.

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Regarding photoelectric effect, the statement of option-(c) is not correct. Because, the electrons are ejected from the metal surface as soon as the beam of light strikes to the surface.