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A `5 W` source emits monochromatic light of wavelength `5000 Å`. When placed `0.5 m` away , it liberates photoelectrons from a photosensitive metallic surface . When the source is moved to a distance of `1.0 m` the number of photoelectrons liberated will be reduced by a factor of

A

be reduced by a factor of 2

B

be reduced by a factor of 4

C

be reduced by a factor of 8

D

be reduced by a factor of 16

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