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Assertion (A): Electrons are ejected from the surface of zinc when it is irradiated by yellow light.
Reason (R): Energy associated with a photon of yellow light is more than the work function of zinc.

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The photoelectric effect occurs only if the incident light frequency is above the threshold frequency of the metal.
Updated On: Feb 12, 2025
  • If both Assertion (A) and Reason (R) are true and Reason (R) is the correct explanation of Assertion (A).
  • If both Assertion (A) and Reason (R) are true and Reason (R) is not the correct explanation of Assertion (A).
  • If Assertion (A) is true and Reason (R) is false.
  • If both Assertion (A) and Reason (R) are false.
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The Correct Option is D

Solution and Explanation

Explanation of the Photoelectric Effect:
- The work function of zinc is greater than the energy of yellow light photons, meaning yellow light cannot eject electrons.
- Since the energy of yellow light is insufficient, Reason (R) is also false.
Thus, both Assertion (A) and Reason (R) are incorrect.
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