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Photoelectric effect

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The process that occurs when light shines on a metal and electrons are ejected

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Threshold frequency

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The minimum frequency of incident radiation at which electrons will be emitted from a particular metal

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Work function

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The minimum amount of energy needed to emit an electron from the surface of a metal