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In photoelectric effect, the KE of elect...

In photoelectric effect, the KE of electrons emitted from the metal surface depends upon

A

intensity of light

B

frequency of incident light

C

velocity of incident light

D

both intensity and velocity of light

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B
The kinetic energy of photoelectrons depends upon the frequency of incident light.
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