PHOTOELECTRICEFFECT

Photoelectric effect

In the photoelectric effect, electrons are emitted from solids, liquids or gases when they absorb energy from light. Electrons emitted in this manner may be called photoelectrons.

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photoelectric effect

Noun

  1. The emission of electrons from the surface of a material following the absorption of electromagnetic radiation


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