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When light is incident on a surface, photoelectrons are emitted. For photoelectrons,

A

the value of kinetic energy is same.

B

kinetic energy does not depend on the wavelength of incident light.

C

the value of kinetic energy is more than a certain minimum energy.

D

none of the above.

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