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Do all the electrons that absorb a photon come out as photoelectrons?

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Any electron will come out as a photoelectron if it gains enough energy to overcome the attractive force of the nucleus; or if the energy of the electron becomes greater than the work function of the metal.

Hence, all electrons absorbing photons may not come out as photoelectrons.

Final answer: No.

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