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When light falls on a metal surface , the maximum kinetic energy of the emitted photo - electrons depends upon

A

The time for which light falls on the metal

B

Frequency of the incident light

C

Intensity of the incident light

D

Velocity of the incident light

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B

`K_(max) = (hv - W_(0)) , v =` frequency of incident light.
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