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Physics Question on Optics

A photo cell is illuminated by a small bright source placed 1 m away. When the same source of light is placed 2 m away, the electrons emitted by photo cathode

A

carry one quarter of their previous energy

B

carry one quarter of their previous momenta

C

are half as numerous

D

are one quarter as numerous

Answer

are one quarter as numerous

Explanation

Solution

The correct option is (D): are one quarter as numerous.