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In photoelectric effect, the current dep...

In photoelectric effect, the current depends on the

A

frequency of light, but is independent of intensity

B

intensity of light, but is independent of frequency

C

intensity as well as on the frequency of light

D

nature of the metal, but is independent of frequency and intensity of light.

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Photoelectric current depends on intensity but is independent of frequency.
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