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Is visible light the only type of EM radiation that can
Chapter 29, Problem 6(choose chapter or problem)
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Problem 6CQ
Is visible light the only type of EM radiation that can cause the photoelectric effect?
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QUESTION:
Problem 6CQ
Is visible light the only type of EM radiation that can cause the photoelectric effect?
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Solution 6CQ
When light falls on a material, the material ejects electrons. The ejected electrons are called photoelectrons. This is called Photoelectric Effect. It means electricity is produced with the help of light. Einstein proposed that Electromagnetic (EM) wave in realty arranged of energy quanta called photons.
All the EM radiations cannot cause the Photoelectric Effect