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With the decrease in the wave length of the incident radiation the velocity of the photoelectrons emitted from a given metal

A

Remains same

B

Increases

C

Decreases

D

Increases first and then decreases

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Updated on : 2022-09-05

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Correct option is B)

As wavelength decrease , frequency increases and hence K.E of photoelectrons increases , thereby increasing the velocity.

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