The total charge emitted in the photoelectric effect from a metal surface is proportional to the number of incoming photons of the light.

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The photoelectric effect occurs when photons hit a metal surface and eject electrons. The total charge emitted is proportional to the number of photons because each photon can eject one electron, assuming the photon energy is above the threshold frequency.

The Total Charge Emitted in the Photoelectric Effect from a Metal