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It Refers to the emission of electrons from a metal when light shines on metal. Example: static electricity
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It Refers to the emission of electrons from a metal when light shines on metal. Example: static electricity

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The emission of electrons from the surface of a metal when light at or above
a certain threshold frequency shines on it is called the "Photoelectric Effect".
It really doesn't have much to do with static electricity.
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