Photoelectric effect occurs when ultraviolet rays are incident on a metal plate. It does not occur when which of the following are incident?

  • A
    Infrared rays
  • B
    Soft $X$-rays
  • C
    Gamma rays
  • D
    Hard $X$-rays

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