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Which of the following describes the maximum energy of a photoelectron? A. The maximum energy of a photoelectron is always the same as the energy of the incident photon. B. The maximum energy of a photoelectron
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Which of the following describes the maximum energy of a photoelectron?

A. The maximum energy of a photoelectron is always the same as the energy of the incident photon.
B. The maximum energy of a photoelectron cannot be greater than the energy of the incident photon plus the minimum energy needed to escape from the surface of the metal.
C. The maximum energy of a photoelectron cannot be greater than the energy of the incident photon minus the minimum energy needed to escape from the surface of the metal.
D. The maximum energy of a photoelectron is less than the work function of the metal.

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D.

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You're answer is D. The maxiumum

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