Physics-(general)

NEET Physics (general) Assertion Reason Question

Type: Assertion Reason-assertion-Easy-Class 12

Assertion (A): The energy required to emit an electron from a metal surface can be provided by thermionic emission. | Reason (R): Heating a metal imparts sufficient thermal energy to its free electrons for emission.

A

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

B

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

C

A is true, but R is false.

D

A is false.

Correct Answer

Option A

Detailed Explanation

Both the assertion and reason are true, and the reason correctly explains the assertion. Heating a metal is a valid method to supply energy to electrons, facilitating thermionic emission, as indicated in the NCERT context.

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