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what is photoelectric decomposition?
Asked by | 19 Apr, 2008, 10:06: PM
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The photoelectric decomposition or photoelectric effect is a quantam electric phenomenon in which electrons are emitted from matter after the absorption of energy from electromagnetic radiation such as x-rays or visible light. The emitted electrons can be referred to as photoelectrons in this contex.For example when a metallic surface is exposed to electromagnetic radiation above a certain threshold frequency , the light is absorbed and electronsare emitted.

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