About photoelectric effect and work function

[VHAHAHA]

If the energy of the photon is less than the work function of the metal, no photoelectric is observed.
I would like to ask if the photon would be absorbed even if its energy is less than the work function? or the photon would not be absorbed?

 

[Drakkith]

The photon has a chance of being absorbed, yes. If it is absorbed and its energy is less than the work function then it simply adds its energy to the metal, heating it up.

 

[VHAHAHA]

The photon has a chance of being absorbed, yes. If it is absorbed and its energy is less than the work function then it simply adds its energy to the metal, heating it up.

thank you for ur help, this problem really bothers me a lot =D

 

[Drakkith]

thank you for ur help, this problem really bothers me a lot =D

What about it bothers you?