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The stopping potential `(V_(0))`

A

Depends upon the angle of incident light

B

Depends upon the intensity of incident light

C

Depends upon the surface nature of the substance

D

Is independent of the intensity of the incident light

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Stopping potential depends upon the energy of photon
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