Which mechanism initiates electron emission in a photomultiplier tube when a photon strikes?

💡 Explanation

The photoelectric effect initiates electron emission; photon energy overcomes the work function releasing electrons because absorbed light imparts energy, therefore generating initial electrons, rather than temperature or accelerating forces.

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