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Electron emission produced by heating a metal is called
APhotoemission
BSecondary emission
CField emission
DThermionic emission
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: D. Thermionic emission
Heating gives free electrons enough thermal energy to leave the metal, which is thermionic emission.
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