Which of the following results is not true about the photoelectric effect?

  • A
    The electrons are ejected from the metal surface as soon as the beam of light strikes the surface.
  • B
    The number of electrons ejected is proportional to the intensity or brightness of light.
  • C
    There is a time lag between the striking of the light beam and the ejection of electrons from the metal surface.
  • D
    For each metal,there is a characteristic minimum frequency below which the photoelectric effect is not observed.

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