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How does one explain the emission of electron from a photosensitive surface with te help of Einstein's photoelectric equation ?

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To explain the emission of electrons from a photosensitive surface using Einstein's photoelectric equation, we can follow these steps: ### Step 1: Understanding Photon Energy The energy of a photon is given by the equation: \[ E = h \nu \] where: - \( E \) is the energy of the photon, - \( h \) is Planck's constant (\( 6.626 \times 10^{-34} \, \text{Js} \)), ...
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