Electrons emitted when light strikes the surface of a metal is
A)photon emission.
B)photon absorption.
C)the photoelectric effect.
D)a laser.
E)an emission spectrum.

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The emission of electrons when light strikes the surface of a metal is known as the photoelectric effect. This phenomenon was first explained by Albert Einstein and has been used in various applications such as in solar cells and photocells. Options A, B, D, and E are not correct as they do not specifically refer to this phenomenon.

Electrons Emitted When Light Strikes the Surface of a Metal