Q116 / 180 · AIIMS 2006 · Physics

In photoelectric effect, the electrons are ejected from metals if the incident light has a certain minimum

A
wavelength
Correct answer
B
frequency
C
amplitude
D
angle of incidence.

Solution

Minimum energy i.e. minimum frequency is needed.

Hence, the correct answer is option: 'B'.

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