Physics-Photoelectric Effect

NEET Physics Photoelectric Effect MCQ Question

Type: MCQ-conceptual-Hard-Class 12

Which of the following statements about the photoelectric effect is correct?

A

The maximum kinetic energy of emitted photoelectrons increases with the intensity of incident radiation.

B

Increasing the frequency of radiation at a fixed intensity can increase the number of emitted photoelectrons.

C

The stopping potential remains constant when the intensity of the incident radiation is varied, at a fixed frequency.

D

Photoelectric current is independent of the intensity of the incident light when frequency is constant.

Correct Answer

Option C

Detailed Explanation

The stopping potential is independent of intensity for a given frequency, as noted when varying the intensity while observing constant stopping potential. Increasing intensity only increases the number of emitted electrons.

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