In the photoelectric effect,when photons of energy $h \nu$ fall on a photosensitive surface (work function $h \nu_0$),electrons are emitted from the metallic surface. It is possible to say that:

  • A
    All ejected electrons have the same kinetic energy equal to $h \nu - h \nu_0$.
  • B
    The ejected electrons have a distribution of kinetic energy from zero to $(h \nu - h \nu_0)$.
  • C
    The most energetic electrons have kinetic energy equal to $h \nu$.
  • D
    All ejected electrons have kinetic energy $h \nu_0$.

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