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Which statement describes how the photoelectric effect causes an electric current to form? O A. Light acts as particles, causing electrons on the surface it strikes to be destroyed. B. Light acts as a
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Which statement describes how the photoelectric effect causes an electric

current to form?
O A. Light acts as particles, causing electrons on the surface it strikes
to be destroyed.
B. Light acts as a wave, causing electrons to flow in different
directions within an atom.
C. Light acts as particles, knocking electrons off the surface it
strikes.
O D. Light acts as a wave, causing electrons to flow from one atom to
another.

Which statement describes how the photoelectric effect causes an electric current-example-1
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Answer:

C. Light acts as particles, knocking electrons off the surface it

strikes.

Step-by-step explanation:

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Answer: C

Explanation: I just took the test

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