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7 January, 08:48

What happens to a low-frequency photon when it hits a metal plate if its energy is less than the work function W0?

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  1. 7 January, 09:04
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    The photon is reflected at the same frequency in a different direction. No electrons are ejected so no loss in energy (frequency) of the photon
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