In a photodiode,the value of the $emf$ produced by a monochromatic light beam is directly proportional to

  • A
    the barrier potential at $p-n$ junction
  • B
    the intensity of light falling on the photodiode
  • C
    the frequency of light falling on the photodiode
  • D
    the voltage applied at the $p-n$ junction

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