Physics-(general)

NEET Physics (general) Assertion Reason Question

Type: Assertion Reason-assertion-Medium-Class 12

Assertion (A): The photoelectric effect demonstrates the particle nature of light. | Reason (R): The energy of emitted photoelectrons depends on the intensity of incident light.

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 C

Detailed Explanation

The photoelectric effect supports the particle nature of light as it involves photons ejecting electrons. However, the energy of emitted photoelectrons depends on the frequency, not the intensity of the incident light.

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