What is the phenomenon called when electrons are emitted from a metal surface when it is exposed to light?

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What is the phenomenon called when electrons are emitted from a metal surface when it is exposed to light?
  1. Photoelectric effect
  2. Compton effect
  3. Rayleigh scattering
  4. Black body radiation

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Q: What is the phenomenon called when electrons are emitted from a metal surface when it is exposed to light?
Solution: The emission of electrons from a metal surface when exposed to light is known as the photoelectric effect.
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