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Zinc, cadmium and magnesium cause photoemission only with which radiation?
AVisible green light
BInfrared radiation
CVisible red light
DUltraviolet light
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: D. Ultraviolet light
These metals have higher work functions, so only short wavelength ultraviolet photons carry enough energy to free electrons.
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