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The frequency and intensity of a light source are both doubled. Consider the following statements
A. The saturation photocurrent remains almost the same
B. The maximum kinetic energy of the photoelectrons is double

A

both (i) and (ii) are true

B

(i) is true but (ii) is false

C

(i) is false but (ii) is true

D

Both (i) and (ii) are false

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