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An external electric field is applied on a metal plate, high enough to force the electrons to eject out of the surface. Is this an example of Photo electric effect?
Options:
A .  True
B .  False
C .  2.28 eV
D .  0 eV
Answer: Option B
:
B
There are various ways to transfer the sufficient energy to free electrons in a metal and make them leave the surface.
(a) Thermionic emission: The metal surface is heated until the electrons gain sufficient energy to come out.
An External Electric Field Is Applied On A Metal Plate, High...
(b) Field emission: High electric field is applied across the metal to pull out the electrons
(c) Secondary emission: A high energy electron is made to hit the plate thereby transferring sufficient energy to other electrons to come out.
An External Electric Field Is Applied On A Metal Plate, High...
(d) Photo electric emission is another way in which light with sufficient energy is shone on a plate and the electrons absorb this energy to eject out of the metal surface.

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