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(A) : Photoemission of electrons from a photosensitive surface is possible only if the incident radiation has a frequency above threshold frequency
(R): Unless the `hv > hv_(0)` = work function of metals, no photoemission of electrons is possible

A

A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A.

B

A and R are true and R is not the correct explanation of A.

C

A is true, R is false.

D

A is false, R is true.

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