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The retarding potential for having zero photo - electron current

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Is proportional to the wavelength of incident light

B

Increases uniformly with the increase in the wavelength of incident light

C

Is proportional to the frequency of incident light

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Increases uniformly with the increase in the frequency of incident light wave

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The correct Answer is:
D
Retarding potential `V_(0) = (h)/( e) (v - v_(0))`
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