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Which radiations will be most effective for the emission of electrons from a metallic surface?(a) Microwaves(b) X rays(c) Ultraviolet(d) InfraredThe question was asked in exam.My doubt is from Photoelectric Effect in section Dual Nature of Radiation and Matter of Physics – Class 12

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The correct answer is (c) ULTRAVIOLET

The best explanation: Ultraviolet rays are most EFFECTIVE for PHOTOELECTRIC emission because they have the HIGHEST frequency when compared to the other electromagnetic waves, and hence the most energetic AMONG all of them.



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