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Assertion : Photoelectric effect is the phenomenon of emission of photon by metal when illuminated by light of suitable frequency.
Reason : An electron beam carries sufficient energy to release photons from the metal.

A

If both assertion and reason are true and reason is the correct explanation of assertion.

B

If both assertion and reason are true but reason is not the correct explanation of assertion.

C

If assertion is true but reason is false.

D

If both assertion and reason are false.

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The correct Answer is:
D
(d) : Photoelectric effect is the phenomenon of emission of electrons by metal when illuminated by light of suitable frequency.
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