How does the maximum kinetic energy of a photoelectron depend on the frequency of incident radiation? On which factors does it not depend?

  • A
    It depends linearly on frequency; it does not depend on the intensity of incident light.
  • B
    It depends quadratically on frequency; it does not depend on the work function of the metal.
  • C
    It depends linearly on frequency; it does not depend on the frequency of incident light.
  • D
    It depends inversely on frequency; it does not depend on the nature of the material.

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With reference to the observations in photoelectric effect,identify the correct statements from below:
$A.$ The square of maximum velocity of photoelectrons varies linearly with frequency of incident light.
$B.$ The value of saturation current increases on moving the source of light away from the metal surface.
$C.$ The maximum kinetic energy of photoelectrons decreases on decreasing the power of $LED$ (light emitting diode) source of light.
$D.$ The immediate emission of photoelectrons out of metal surface can not be explained by particle nature of light/electromagnetic waves.
$E.$ Existence of threshold wavelength can not be explained by wave nature of light/electromagnetic waves.
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When a piece of metal is illuminated by a monochromatic light of wavelength $\lambda$,the stopping potential is $3 V_{s}$. When the same surface is illuminated by light of wavelength $2 \lambda$,the stopping potential becomes $V_{s}$. The value of the threshold wavelength for photoelectric emission is:

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