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Physics Electron, Photon, Photoelectric Effect and X-rays Photon and Photoelectric Effect MCQ (Single Correct)

Energy conversion in a photoelectric cell takes place from

A
Chemical to electrical
B
Magnetic to electrical
C
Optical to electrical
D
Mechanical to electrical

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C

Photons (quanta of energy) of light of sufficient threshold energy eject electrons from the surface which provides photoelectric currents.

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