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AssignmentMultiple Choice

Dual Nature of Light

Question 7 • (OC27) Earth/Space Sci-2001310-S2-Nelson

Which result would support the particle theory of light?

Answer
A
Increasing the intensity of the light causes electrons to be ejected.
B
Frequencies of light that fall below the frequency threshold of the metal do not eject electrons.
C
There is a time gap between when light strikes the metal and when electrons are ejected.

Explanation

In the particle model, light arrives in packets of energy called photons. Each photon’s energy depends on its frequency, so light below the metal’s threshold frequency does not give an electron enough energy to escape, regardless of its intensity. Therefore, the result that supports the particle theory is that below-threshold frequencies do not eject electrons.

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