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Two photons of energy 2.5 eV each are incident on a metal plate whose work function is 4.0 eV, then the number of electrons emitted from the metal surface will be.

Correct answer: D. Electron emission is not possible

  • A. One
  • B. More than two
  • C. Two
  • D. Electron emission is not possible

Explanation

Here incident energy of photon < work function So, the photoelectric effect will not start.

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