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170. When green light shines on a photosensitive metal, no photoelectrons are emitted.  What can be done to get the metal to emit photoelectrons?   
    
A. Use a brighter source of green light.
As the graph to the right shows, there is a minimum frequency that must be reached before photoelectrons are emitted.  

Ultraviolet light has a higher frequency than green light.

The Correct Answer is C.

B. Use red light instead of green light.
C. Use ultraviolet light instead of green light.
D. Decrease the angle at which the photons hit the surface of the metal.