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Question: A metal surface is illuminated by a light of given intensity and frequency to cause photoemission. I...

A metal surface is illuminated by a light of given intensity and frequency to cause photoemission. If the intensity of illumination is reduced to one-fourth of its original value, then the maximum KE of emitted photoelectrons will become

A

(1/16)th of original value

B

Unchanged

C

Twice the original value

D

Four times the original value

Answer

Unchanged

Explanation

Solution

Maximum K.E. depends on the frequency of incident radiation, not on intensity