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When wavelength of incident photon is decreased then

A

Velocity of emitted photo - electron decreases

B

Velocity of emitted photo - electron increases

C

Velocity of photo-electron do not change

D

Photo electric current increases

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With decrease in wavelength of incident photons , energy of photoelectrons increases .
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