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In photoelectric effect,...

In photoelectric effect,

A

the emission of electron is the result of elastic collision between the incident photon and the electron.

B

absorption of photon is a gradual process.

C

the emission of electron is a result of inelastic collision between the photon and the electron.

D

at the threshold frequency, the kinetic energy of ejected electrons is maximum.

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