$A$ metal surface is illuminated by 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 the emitted photoelectrons would be

  • A
    Twice the original value
  • B
    Four times the original value
  • C
    One fourth of the original value
  • D
    Unchanged

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