Threshold frequency for a metal is $15 \times 10^{14} \, Hz$. The light of wavelength $6000 \, \text{Å}$ falls on the metal surface. Then photoelectrons [velocity of light in air, $c = 3 \times 10^8 \, m/s$]:

  • A
    come out with zero velocity.
  • B
    come out with velocity $3 \times 10^6 \, m/s$.
  • C
    will not be emitted.
  • D
    are emitted with velocity $c$.

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$A.$ 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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