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Assertion: If the maximum kinetic energy of electrons emitted by a photo cell is 5 eV, then the stopping potential is 5 V.
Reason: Stopping potential for fastest photoelectrons is numerically equal to their kinetic energy.

A

Assertion is True, Reason is True,
Reason is a correct explanation for Assertion.

B

Assertion is True, Reason is True,
Reason is not a correct explanation for Assertion.

C

Assertion is True, Reason is False.

D

Assertion is False but, Reason is True.

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