Emission of electrons from a metal surface when light shines on it
Absorption of light by a metal surface
Reflection of light from a metal surface
Transmission of light through a metal surface
The photoelectric effect is the phenomenon where electrons are emitted from a metal surface when it is exposed to light of sufficient frequency.
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Q: What is the photoelectric effect?
Solution: The photoelectric effect is the phenomenon where electrons are emitted from a metal surface when it is exposed to light of sufficient frequency.
Steps: 4
Step 1: Understand that light is made of tiny particles called photons.
Step 2: Know that metals have electrons that can move around.
Step 3: When light hits the metal, if the light has enough energy (frequency), it can knock out electrons from the metal.
Step 4: This process of electrons being knocked out is called the photoelectric effect.
