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A photon of energy hv is absorbed by a free electron of a metal having work function ϕ < hv 

(A) The electron is sure to come out 

(B) The electron is sure to come out with a kinetic energy hv- ϕ

(C) Either the electron does not come out or it comes out with a kinetic energy hv- ϕ 

(D) It may come out with a kinetic energy less than hv - ϕ

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Correct option (D) It may come out with a kinetic energy less than hv - ϕ

Explanation:

If may come out with a K.E., hv - ϕ

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