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If the frequency of the light shining on the metal is increased, will the number of electrons being emitted increase?

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Answer:

No

Step-by-step explanation:

In the photoelectric effect,

The number of the electrons which are being emitted is directly proportional to the intensity of the light and is independent on the frequency of the incident radiation of the light which has the frequency greater than the threshold frequency.

Thus, on increasing the frequency of the light which is being shinned on the metal , there is no change in the electrons which are being emitted.

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