MDCAT Chemistry MCQ #915

How does the photoelectric effect differ from the Compton effect?

MDCAT Chemistry MCQ #915

  1. Question 1

    Q1. How does the photoelectric effect differ from the Compton effect?

    • A) Photoelectric effect involves free electrons
    • B) Compton effect proves photon wave nature
    • C) Photoelectric effect changes photon frequency
    • D) Compton effect is a photon-electron collision

    Answer: Compton effect is a photon-electron collision

    Explanation: Compton effect involves photon scattering; photoelectric effect is photon absorption. Options A and B misrepresent both phenomena.