The retarding potential for having zero photo-electron current:

  • A
    Is proportional to the wavelength of incident light
  • B
    Increases uniformly with the increase in the wavelength of incident light
  • C
    Is proportional to the frequency of incident light
  • D
    Increases uniformly with the increase in the frequency of incident light wave

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