In Lenard's experiment,what is the effect on the photoelectric current when ultraviolet radiation incident on the cathode is stopped?

  • A
    The current remains constant.
  • B
    The current increases.
  • C
    The current drops to zero.
  • D
    The current decreases but remains non-zero.

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From the photoelectric effect experiment, the following observations are made. Identify which of these are correct:
$A.$ The stopping potential depends only on the work function of the metal.
$B.$ The saturation current increases as the intensity of incident light increases.
$C.$ The maximum kinetic energy of a photoelectron depends on the intensity of the incident light.
$D.$ The photoelectric effect can be explained using the wave theory of light.
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The anode voltage of a photocell is kept fixed. The frequency of the light falling on the cathode is gradually increased. Then the correct graph which shows the variation of photo current $I$ with the frequency $\nu$ of incident light is

The work functions of Caesium $(Cs)$, Potassium $(K)$, and Sodium $(Na)$ are $2.14 \ eV$, $2.30 \ eV$, and $2.75 \ eV$ respectively. If incident electromagnetic radiation has an incident energy of $2.41 \ eV$, which of these photosensitive surfaces may emit photoelectrons?

Assertion : Kinetic energy of photoelectrons emitted by a photosensitive surface depends upon the intensity of incident photon.
Reason : The ejection of electrons from a metallic surface is possible with a frequency of incident photon below the threshold frequency.

$A$ source of variable potential difference is connected across a photoelectric cell, and the photoelectric current is plotted against the applied potential difference. The graph with the broken line represents the initial curve of current versus applied potential difference. If the frequency of the incident light is increased and its intensity is reduced, which curve now represents the situation?

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