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As per 2nd photoelectric experiment, photoelectric effect does not occur if the frequency of the incident light is?

Correct answer: A. Below the threshold frequency

  • A. Below the threshold frequency
  • B. Equals the threshold frequency
  • C. Three times the threshold frequency
  • D. Twice the threshold frequency

Explanation

The photoelectric effect does not occur if the frequency of the incident light is below the threshold frequency of the material.

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