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In photoelectric effect, the number of photo-electrons emitted is proportional to
PhysicsDual Nature of MatterJIPMERJIPMER 2015
Options:
  • A velocity of incident beam
  • B frequency of incident beam
  • C intensity of incident beam
  • D work function for cathode material
Solution:
2539 Upvotes Verified Answer
The correct answer is: intensity of incident beam
By increasing the intensity of incident beam, the number of emitted photo-electrons can be increased. Hence, number of photo-electrons emitted is proportional to the intensity of the incident beam.

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