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A photocell is illuminated by a small bright source placed $1 \mathrm{~m}$ away. When the same source of light is placed $\frac{1}{2} \mathrm{~m}$ away, the number of electrons emitted by photo cathode would
PhysicsDual Nature of MatterJEE MainJEE Main 2005
Options:
  • A
    decrease by a factor of 4
  • B
    increase by a factor of 4
  • C
    decrease by a factor of 2
  • D
    increase by a factor of 2
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The correct answer is:
increase by a factor of 4
$I \propto \frac{1}{r^2}$

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