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The photoelectric effect refers to the phenomenon where electrons are emitted from a material when it absorbs photons, typically from ultraviolet or visible light. In contrast, X-rays are a form of high-energy electromagnetic radiation produced when high-speed electrons collide with a target material, resulting in the emission of X-ray photons. While both involve the interaction of light and matter, the photoelectric effect is primarily about electron emission from materials due to lower-energy photons, whereas X-rays are a high-energy form of radiation used in medical imaging and other applications.

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