Zaymiey

⚛️ Physics  ·  Dual Nature of Radiation and Matter  ·  NEET & JEE

The photoelectric effect is the emission of ___ when light strikes a metal surface:

Answer: electrons.

  • A electrons
  • B protons
  • C neutrons
  • D photons

Correct answer: A. electrons

Explanation: Incident light ejects electrons from the metal in the photoelectric effect.

evacuated tubelightmetal platee⁻e⁻e⁻collectorAbattery (variable)

In the photoelectric setup, light striking the metal plate ejects electrons that cross the evacuated tube to the collector, producing a measurable current on the ammeter.

Concept context

Photoelectric effect, de Broglie waves, Bohr's model, atomic spectra.

Read the full Dual Nature of Radiation and Matter notes →