Use Max Planck's quantum theory to explain the following behaviour of photoelectrons. a) Low-intensity light does not release any photoelectrons. What will happen if the light is made brighter? Explain your reasoning. b) Low-intensity light releases photoclectrons. What will happen if the light is made brighter? Explain your reasoning. c) Low-intensity light does not release any photoelectrons. What will happen if the frequency of the light is gradually increased? Explain your reasoning.

Use Max Planck's quantum theory to explain the following behaviour of photoelectrons. a) Low-intensity light does not release any photoelectrons. What will happen if the light is made brighter? Explain your reasoning. b) Low-intensity light releases photoclectrons. What will happen if the light is made brighter? Explain your reasoning. c) Low-intensity light does not release any photoelectrons. What will happen if the frequency of the light is gradually increased? Explain your reasoning.

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Use Max Planck's quantum theory to explain the following behaviour of photoelectrons.

a) Low-intensity light does not release any photoelectrons. What will happen if the light is made brighter? Explain your reasoning.

b) Low-intensity light releases photoclectrons. What will happen if the light is made brighter? Explain your reasoning.

c) Low-intensity light does not release any photoelectrons. What will happen if the frequency of the light is gradually increased? Explain your reasoning.

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