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Photoelectrons are emitted by a metal surface only when

A

the frequency of incident light exceeds a certain minimum value

B

the wavelength of the incident light exceeds a certain minimum value

C

the light is incident at an angle greater than the critical angle

D

the metal is initially charged

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