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When light falls on certain materials, electrons are released. These electrons are called :

A

extra electrons

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valency electrons

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C

free electrons

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photoelectrons

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Solution

The correct option is C photoelectrons
Photoelectrons are the electrons released when light is made to fall on certain materials.

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