In photoelectric emission, the work function is the minimum
A)frequency of light to produce emission.
B)energy required to eject an electron from the surface.
C)energy an emitted electron possesses.
D)none of the above

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The work function is defined as the minimum energy required to eject an electron from the surface of a material. It is not related to the frequency of light or the energy of the emitted electron.

In Photoelectric Emission, the Work Function Is the Minimum