The kinetic energy with which electrons are emitted from a metal surface due to the photoelectric effect is:

  • A
    Independent of the intensity of illumination
  • B
    Independent of the frequency of light
  • C
    Inversely proportional to the intensity of illumination
  • D
    Directly proportional to the intensity of illumination

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