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what is the photoelectric effect?
a. electricity used to produce light from metals
b. electricity produced when light hits metal
c. electricity produced when metal is hit with atoms
d. electricity produced when electrons hit metal

Explanation:

The photoelectric effect is a phenomenon in physics where electrons (electricity) are emitted from a metal surface when light (photons) of a certain frequency or higher hits the metal.

Answer:

B. Electricity produced when light hits metal