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Dual Nature of Matter

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When a photon is absorbed, do all electrons come out as...

When a photon is absorbed, do all electrons come out as photoelectrons?

Options

  1. AYes, all electrons are released as photoelectrons.
  2. BNo, most electrons are scattered into the metal.
  3. CNo, all electrons remain within the metal.
  4. DYes, but only a few electrons are released as photoelectrons.

Correct answer

B. No, most electrons are scattered into the metal.

Step-by-step solution

Correct Option is : (B)
No, most electrons are scattered into the metal.
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