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Photoelectric effect

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Light can move tiny bits.

Photoelectric effect in a solid - diagram.svg
Photoelectric effect in a solid - diagram.svg
These bits live in metal. When light hits the metal, the bits pop out. This helps machines see light. It is very cool! Do you like bright light?

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File:Photoelectric effect in a solid - diagram.svg
Photoelectric effect in a solid - diagram.svg
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Gold leaf electroscope 1869.png
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Photomultiplier schema en.png
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Dominant Photon-Matter Interaction.svg
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