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In a photoelectric effect , the `K.E.` of electrons emitted from the metal surface depends upon

A

Intensity of light

B

Frequency of the incident light

C

Velocity of incident light

D

Both intensity and velocity of light

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B
If frequency of incident light increases , kinetic energy of photoelectron also increases.
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