Q. The electrons are emitted in the photoelectric effect from a metal surface

A) Only if the frequency of the incident radiation is above a certain threshold value
B) Only if the temperature of the surface is high
C) At a rate that is independent of the nature of the metal
D) With a maximum velocity proportional to the frequency of the incident radiation
Explanation

(a) Refer to threshold frequency

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