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A metal surface ejects electrons when hit by green light but none when hit by yellow light. The electrons will be ejected when the surface is hit by

A

blue light

B

heat rays

C

infrared light

D

red light

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The correct Answer is:
A
(a) : The photoelectric emission is possible if the wavelength of the incident light is less than that of yellow light.
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