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Explain how Einstein's photoelectric equation enables us to understand the (i) linear dependence, of the maximum K.E. of the emitted electrons, on the frequency of the incident radiations (ii) existance of a threshold frequency for a given photoemitter.

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To understand how Einstein's photoelectric equation provides insights into the linear dependence of the maximum kinetic energy of emitted electrons on the frequency of incident radiation and the existence of a threshold frequency, we can break down the explanation into two parts. ### Step-by-Step Solution: 1. **Einstein's Photoelectric Equation**: The photoelectric equation is given by: \[ KE_{\text{max}} = h\nu - \nu_0 ...
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  • According to Einstein's photoelectric equation, the plot of the maximum kinetic energy of the emitted photoelectrons from a metal versus frequency of the incident radiation gives a straight line whose slope

    A
    depends on the nature of metal used
    B
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    C
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    is the same for all metals and independent of the instensity or radiation
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    D
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    A
    B
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    D
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