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Photoelectric Effects and deBroglie Equation: Practice Problem & Solution

Thermions are (1988)
Protons
Electrons
Photons
Positrons

Solution Explained:

To solve this problem, we apply the core principles of Photoelectric Effects and deBroglie Equation. Understanding the underlying formula is key to arriving at the correct answer below:

Thermions are the electrons that are emitted from the surface of a metal when it is heated to a high temperature (thermionic emission).

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