Photoelectric Effect Basics

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What is the role of threshold frequency in the photoelectric effect?

  • It determines the color of the emitted light
  • It controls the intensity of the emitted electrons
  • It determines whether electrons are emitted or not (correct)
  • It affects the speed of the emitted electrons

Which theory is supported by the photoelectric effect?

  • Wave theory of light
  • Particle theory of light
  • Dual nature theory of light (correct)
  • Quantum theory of light

What is the relationship between the intensity of light and the number of emitted electrons in the photoelectric effect?

  • No relationship
  • Exponential relationship
  • Direct proportionality (correct)
  • Inverse relationship

How does the photoelectric effect contribute to the development of quantum theory?

<p>It supports the concept of quantized energy levels (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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