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Which field of study explores the photoelectric effect to gain insights into the properties of atoms, molecules, and solids?
Which field of study explores the photoelectric effect to gain insights into the properties of atoms, molecules, and solids?
- Thermodynamics
- Astrophysics
- Condensed matter physics (correct)
- Quantum mechanics
What is the name given to electrons emitted in the photoelectric effect?
What is the name given to electrons emitted in the photoelectric effect?
- Radiation-electrons
- Photon-electrons
- Photoelectrons (correct)
- Electromagnetic-electrons
According to classical electromagnetism, what is predicted to happen when continuous light waves transfer energy to electrons?
According to classical electromagnetism, what is predicted to happen when continuous light waves transfer energy to electrons?
- The electrons accumulate enough energy to emit heat
- The electrons accumulate enough energy to emit light
- The electrons accumulate enough energy to be emitted (correct)
- The electrons accumulate enough energy to emit sound
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