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Threshold Frequency (fo)
It is the minimum frequency of light needed to emit electrons from a certain metal surface.
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Work Function (Wo)
It is the minimum energy that an electron in the metal needs to be emitted from the metal surface.
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Photoelectric Effect
The photo-electric effect is the process whereby electrons are ejected from a metal surface when light of suitable frequency is incident on that surface.