What phenomenon explains the emission of electrons from a metal surface when lig

What phenomenon explains the emission of electrons from a metal surface when light shines on it?

What phenomenon explains the emission of electrons from a metal surface when light shines on it?

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 shines on a metal, the photons can hit the electrons.
Step 4: If the photons have enough energy (high frequency), they can give energy to the electrons.
Step 5: This extra energy allows the electrons to escape from the metal surface.
Step 6: This process of electrons being emitted from the metal due to light is called the photoelectric effect.

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