Physics-Photoelectric Effect

NEET Physics Photoelectric Effect Assertion Reason Question

Type: Assertion Reason-assertion-Easy-Class 12

Assertion (A): The photoelectric emission from a metal surface is instantaneous. | Reason (R): The energy required for electron emission is supplied by light of suitable frequency.

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

Photoelectric emission is instantaneous because the energy from light of suitable frequency is immediately converted to electron emission, as indicated in the NCERT context.

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