When light is incident on a surface,photoelectrons are emitted. For these photoelectrons,which of the following is true?

  • A
    The kinetic energy is the same for all.
  • B
    The maximum kinetic energy does not depend on the wavelength of the incident light.
  • C
    The kinetic energy is less than or equal to the maximum kinetic energy.
  • D
    None of these.

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