Asked in UHS MDCAT 2008 2008Moderate

Cesium coated oxidised silver emits electrons for _ light.

Correct answer: A. Infrared.

  • A. Infrared.
  • B. Ultraviolet.
  • C. Visible.
  • D. Green.

Explanation

In photocell cesium, coated oxidised silver cathode emits electrons for infrared light.

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