No, most electrons get scattered into the metal. Only a few come out of the surface of the metal.
Class 12 Physics Chapter 11 Dual Nature of Radiation and Matter Session 2024-2025.
Do all the electrons that absorb a photon come out as photoelectrons?
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No, not all electrons that absorb a photon are ejected as photoelectrons. Only electrons that gain energy equal to or greater than the material’s work function can escape. Others lose energy through collisions or remain bound within the material.
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