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The retarding potential for having zero photo - electron current

A

is proportional to the wavelength of incident light.

B

increases uniformly with the increase in the wavelength of incident light.

C

is proportional to the speed of incident light.

D

increases uniformly with the increase in the frequency of incident light wave.

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