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The threshold frequency of a photoelectric effect depends on

A

nature of the metal surface

B

intensity of the incident radiation

C

energy of incident photon

D

work function of the metal

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  • Statement I: The stopping potential becomes double when the frequency of the incident radiation is doubled Statement II: Work function of the metal and the threshold frequency of photoelectric effect are proportional to each other.

    A
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    B
    Statement I is true, statement II is true, statement II is not a correct explanation for statement I
    C
    statement I is true, statement II is false
    D
    statement I is false, statement II is true

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