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In a photoelectric phenomenon, the number of photoelectrons emitted on

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The intensity of incident radiation

B

The frequency of the incident radiation

C

The velocity of incident radiation

D

The work function of the photo cathode

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In a photoelectric phenomenon ,the intensity of incident raditation is responsible for the number of photoelectrons emitted.
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