Question
A photosensitive surface emits photoelectrons when red light falls on it. Will the surface emit photoelectrons when blue light is incident on it? Give reason.

Answer

Yes
Reason $- ?_{????} > ?_{???}$
$[$Alternatively$:$ Energy of blue light photon is greater than energy of red light photon$.]$

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