In photoelectric effect, the electrons are ejected from metals if the incident light has a certain minimum :

wavelength

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frequency

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amplitude

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angle of incidence

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Solution

The correct option is A frequency
For electron emission to take place, the incident light must have a minimum energy corresponding to threshold frequency to overcome the work function.

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